Suzuki recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V085000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 3, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 791
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 3, 2008 to Oct 26, 2012
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2019
- Suzuki recall: Steering Sep 25, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Sep 6, 2013
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Jan 27, 2011
- Suzuki recall: Equipment Sep 1, 2010
- Suzuki recall: Steering Jun 9, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.