Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009-2013): Power train
Recall 17V085000 · Feb 9, 2017 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
791
vehicles affected
791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V085000
- Date
- Feb 9, 2017
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2009-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2009-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V085000?
1 model: Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009-2013), about 791 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.