Recall 17V085000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Report Date
20170209
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA |
| 2010 | SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA |
| 2011 | SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA |
| 2012 | SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA |
| 2013 | SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.