Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V572000

Power train: automatic transmission

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-11-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V572000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
142
Reported to NHTSA
2013-11-18
Owners notified
2014-01-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
SUZUKI SX42013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.