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Make: | Suzuki |
Model Year: | 2009 | |
Model: | GRAND VITARA | |
NHTSA Campaign Number: | 17V085000 | |
Component: | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |
Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: | 791 | |
Owner Notified Date: | N/A | |
Report Received Date: | 02/09/2017 | |
Record Creation Date: | 02/13/2017 |
2009 Suzuki GRAND VITARA DEFECT 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.2009 Suzuki GRAND VITARA DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.2009 Suzuki GRAND VITARA RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 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.