Recall 14V811000

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

Report Date
20141222
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI
2010 SUZUKI SX4
2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI
2011 SUZUKI SX4
2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI
2012 SUZUKI SX4
2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI
2013 SUZUKI SX4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.