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SevereNHTSA·15V587000·Announced 2015-09-22

Suzuki Recalls SX4 Vehicles for Power Steering Pump Seizure Risk

Suzuki is recalling 2012-2013 SX4 vehicles because the power steering pump may seize, causing loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering pump seizure) that results in loss of steering assist, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured between September 3, 2011, and April 5, 2013. The recall involves approximately 18,673 vehicles.

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. This can result in the power steering pump seizing. A seizure of the pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 at 1-800-934-0934 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI SX4
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
18,673

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SX4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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