NHTSA Recall 07V307000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V307000; Date: Jul. 15, 2007
Repeated shifting in this manner can eventually cause the retaining clip to break. If the retaining clip breaks, the shift cable can become disconnected from the shift lever, resulting in loss of the ability to change transmission gears.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Suzuki Aerio; 2003 Suzuki Aerio; 2004 Suzuki Aerio; 2005 Suzuki Aerio; 2006 Suzuki Aerio
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 14,251
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the gear shift cable retaining clip with a clip that has a different shape. The recall began on August 13, 2007. Owners may contact american Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. Mu. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 2007
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