NHTSA recall 07V554000
Power Train · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V554000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.