SUZUKI SX4 2012: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V811000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI SX4 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-16 2014-12-22 2014-12-22

Production Dates: 2011-06-01 - 2012-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VL

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 60823

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. "Suzuki" is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

Consequence

If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.

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.