Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 13V-572 · 2013 Suzuki SX4
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 13V-572 covers 142 2013 Suzuki SX4 for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 13% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V572000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
13%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 64 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 26, 2012 to February 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.