NHTSA Campaign 17V085000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Issued by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. · Reported Feb 9, 2017 · 791 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2009 | 791 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2010 | 791 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2011 | 791 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2012 | 791 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2013 | 791 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V085000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.