Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall R/2017/076: Driver May Be Unable To Change / Select Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 4,272
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara vehicles built between 1 June 2008 and 30 June 2013. Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CHANGE / SELECT GEAR Defect: Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver may be unable to change / select gear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara built between 1 June 2008 and 30 June 2013 may be included. Suzuki estimates 4,272 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2017/076. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand VitaraIn the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly | Urgent | R/2020/042 | |
| Grand VitaraDrive belt tensioner may break | Urgent | R/2011/010 | |
| Grand Vitara, JimnyLoss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2010/067 | |
| Grand VitaraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2009/049 | |
| Grand VitaraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2008/120 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2016/211 on 28 Oct 2016, for braking performance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2018/071 on 13 Mar 2018, for battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/076, launched 20 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.