Recall VZ – Gear Shift Rear Shaft may Break

If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V085000
  • Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 791

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.

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.

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