Recall 07V-554: 2006–2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Dec 7, 2007, covering about 40,424 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-554
Report date
Dec 7, 2007
Vehicles affected
40,424
Owners notified
Jan 7, 2008

The problem

Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection. ' the automatic transmission selector lever "park" lock function may be inoperative due to a sticking shift lock arm. The shift lever may be able to be shifted out of "park" with the key removed and without depressing the brake pedal.

The risk

This can give rise to increased incidents of crashes resulting from the rollaway of parked vehicles as a result of inadvertently moving the shift lever from the "park" position when the parking brake is not fully engaged.

The fix

Dealers will replace the shift lock module free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Notes

Suzuki recall no. Pe.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V554000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Suzuki Grand Vitara2006, 2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-554?

Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection. ' the automatic transmission selector lever "park" lock function may be inoperative due to a sticking shift lock arm. The shift lever may be able to be shifted out of "park" with the key removed and without depressing the brake pedal.

How is recall 07V-554 fixed?

Dealers will replace the shift lock module free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.