The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Kizashi | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Kizashi | 2010 | 23 | 6 |
| Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 | 22 | 5 |
| Suzuki Kizashi | 2012 | 23 | 5 |
| Suzuki Kizashi | 2013 | 5 | 6 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 2010 | 21 | 5 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 2011 | 13 | 3 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 2012 | 40 | 3 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 2013 | 15 | 5 |
Other power train recalls in 2014
49 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the power train; Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. filed 33 campaigns in all.
| 14V819000 24 Dec 2014 | General Motors LLC |
| 14V803000 19 Dec 2014 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 14V796000 16 Dec 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V789000 15 Dec 2014 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 14V784000 9 Dec 2014 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 14V779000 8 Dec 2014 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 14V739000 18 Nov 2014 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 14V736000 18 Nov 2014 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014