Suzuki recall: Steering
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
What could happen
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Sx4 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V587000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 9, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,673
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 3, 2013 to Apr 5, 2013
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
- Maker's own recall number
- VS
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: Power train Dec 22, 2014
- Suzuki recall: Power train Nov 18, 2013
- 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.