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.