Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V085000

Power train: manual transmission

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-02-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V085000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
791
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-09
Owners notified
2017-03-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SUZUKI Grand Vitara2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.