Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped

May 17, 2018 — Recall Campaign #18V331000

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,786 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

18V331000

Manufacturer:	Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Recall date:	May 17, 2018
NHTSA Campaign #:	18V331000
Units affected:	5,786

Description:: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.
Consequeces:: A reduction in vehicle speed or reduced acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4005 to 4008.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the system was independently reset. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but was unofficially diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the closest dealer was located over an hour away, and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact was fearful of driving the vehicle on the highway because of the persistent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V331000 (Power Train), with a similar failure description; however, the VIN tool information was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.;
2013 SUZUKI SX4 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER DELLA MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 7 DELLA DR, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901, (518) 324-3323, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED WARRANTY INSPECTION DONE ON 07/24/20.*JB;