Suzuki recall: Power train
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
What could happen
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Suzuki Sx4 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V331000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,786
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 19, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- 4005 to 4008
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: Air bags May 2, 2019
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2019
- Suzuki recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 31, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Power train Dec 22, 2014
- Suzuki recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 30, 2014
- Suzuki recall: Structure Jun 28, 2010
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.