NHTSA recall 13V-572 (13V572000)
power train recall reported November 18, 2013 - about 142 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V572000
- Also written as
- 13V-572
- Manufacturer number
- VE
- Reported
- November 18, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~142
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-572 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.