Recall 13V572000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20131118
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SUZUKI SX4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.