The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V804000·Announced 2018-11-14

Suzuki Recalls 2012-2013 SX4 Vehicles for Power Steering Pump Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2012-2013 SX4 vehicles because the power steering pump may seize, causing a 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 causes a loss of steering assist, explicitly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The recall involves 18,673 vehicles where the power steering pump may seize, resulting in a loss of steering assist.

A seizure of the power steering pump would require extra steering effort at lower speeds, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2019.

Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.

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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