Recall
Suzuki Sx4 — 13V572000
NHTSA ID
13V572000
Make
Suzuki
Model
Sx4
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-11-18
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
142
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VE
Summary
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.
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.