SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2009: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V085000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-03 | 2017-02-09 | 2017-02-13 |
Production Dates: 2008-06-03 - 2012-10-26
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VZ
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 791
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
