SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2011: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V085000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2011
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

Summary

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.

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.