NHTSA Recall # | 140698 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V331000 |
MFG Compaign # | 4005 to 4008 |
Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUZUKI |
Brand | SUZUKI |
Model | SX4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
Date of notification | 11/06/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/07/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/04/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/05/18 |
Report created | 22/05/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5786 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |