Power Train:Manual Transmission (17V085000)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

Campaign No: 17V085000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 791

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2008 JUN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2012 OCT

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.