A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. 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, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

Actions

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 number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.

Documents (20)

• Chronology
• Affected part – Power steering pump
• OWNER REIMBURSEMENT PLAN
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER SX4 POWER STEERING PUMP
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PARTS & ACCESSORIES DEALER BULLETIN NO. PA15-05 DATE: JANUARY 20, 2016
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
• Miscellaneous Document
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Miscellaneous Document
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
• Miscellaneous Document
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
• Recall Reminder 6-8-2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4

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