Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 15V-587 · 2012–2013 Suzuki SX4
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 15V-587 covers 18,673 2012–2013 Suzuki SX4 for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V587000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 934 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 3, 2013 to April 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.