NHTSA Recall 05V548000: Driveshaft (power train)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95 vehicles. It affects 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V548000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | HT |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | December 1, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 13, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the left side of the retainer rear drive shaft may crack and the gears may get stuck due to oil leakage by the retainer.
Safety risk
This can lead to the rear differential gears locking up and the vehicle may become disabled increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left side of the retainer rear drive shaft. Suzuki will call owners on or about december 15, 2005. Followup letters to owners were mailed on february 13, 2006. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
Suzuki recall no. Ht.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V548000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.