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SevereNHTSA·17V085000·Announced 2017-02-09

Suzuki Recalls 2009-2013 Grand Vitara Manual Transmission Vehicles

Suzuki is recalling 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles with manual transmissions because the gear shift rear shaft may break, preventing gear changes and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission shaft breakage) that prevents gear shifting and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The recall addresses a defect in the gear shift rear shaft, which may break. If this component fails, the gears cannot be changed.

If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began in March 2017. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft free of charge.

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.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
791

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GRAND VITARA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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