Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (TCM, Pcm) (18V331000)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI

2013 SUZUKI SX4

Campaign No: 18V331000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 5786

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2012 JUL

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2013 APR

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.