Suzuki recall: Power train
What is wrong
Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.
What could happen
If the bolts detach they can get caught between the drive plate and cylinder block, which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque converter bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's recall number is VE.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Sx4 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V572000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 18, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 7, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 142
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 26, 2012 to Feb 4, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- VE
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Steering Nov 14, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Power train May 17, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Steering Sep 22, 2015
- Suzuki recall: Power train Dec 22, 2014
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Sep 6, 2013
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Jan 27, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.