2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Navigation
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20080603 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V085000 |
Summary | 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 | 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. |
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. |
Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
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Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20110607 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V187000 |
Summary | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury. |
Remedy | Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012. |
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. |
Data updated June 2024
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls?
A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls include: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.
A: Yes, the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls?
A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls include: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.
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