NHTSA Recall 13V572000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V572000; Date: Nov. 18, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Suzuki SX4
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 142
Recall 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.
How to 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 1-800-572-1490. 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 7, 2014
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