Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 14V-811 · Suzuki vehicles
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 14V-811 covers 60,823 Suzuki vehicles for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V811000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
The risk
If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,822 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 16, 2009 to November 1, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.