NHTSA recall 17V-085 (17V085000)

power train recall reported February 9, 2017 - about 791 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V085000
Also written as: 17V-085
Manufacturer number: VZ
Reported: February 9, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~791
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-085 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Grand Vitara - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.