Power Train:Automatic Transmission (13V572000)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2013 SUZUKI SX4

Campaign No: 13V572000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 142

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2012 DEC

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2013 FEB

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

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.