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.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report 2014-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2

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