2013 Suzuki SX4 recall: automatic transmission
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 18, 2013. It covers about 142 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 142
- reported
- Nov 18, 2013
- owners notified
- Jan 7, 2014
- related complaints
- 4
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 13V572000
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki SX4 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 13V572000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Suzuki SX4 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 13V572000, reported on November 18, 2013, covers about 142 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V572000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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