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Recall 13V-572

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recalled the 2013 Suzuki SX4: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-572
Reported
November 18, 2013
Vehicles affected
142 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed]. Suzuki's recall number is VE.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles