5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2013-11-21
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2015-09-22
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Posted on: 2014-12-22
Description
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 sx4 vehicles manufactured july 16, 2009, to november 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 13, 2009, to october 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence
If the shift selector is moved out of the park position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began january 16, 2015. Owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is vl.
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.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2018-05-22
Description
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.
Consequence
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2018-05-22
Description
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.
Consequence
A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.