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Recall 15V-587

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2013 Suzuki SX4: Steering (hydraulic power assist, pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-587
Reported
September 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
18,673 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

The risk

A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-[removed]. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.

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