2009-2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall: manual transmission
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 9, 2017. It covers about 791 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 791
- reported
- Feb 9, 2017
- owners notified
- Mar 3, 2017
- related complaints
- 7
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V085000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about transmission problems.
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Questions about recall 17V085000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara manual transmission?
Yes. Recall 17V085000, reported on February 9, 2017, covers about 791 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V085000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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