NHTSA Recall # | 99745 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V572000 |
MFG Compaign # | VE |
Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUZUKI |
Brand | SUZUKI |
Model | SX4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 07/01/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/12/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/02/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/11/13 |
Report created | 21/11/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 142 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |