Suzuki SX4 (2012-2013): Steering
Recall 18V804000 · Nov 14, 2018 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
18,673
vehicles affected
18,673
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V804000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2018
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 18,673
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V804000?
1 model: Suzuki SX4 (2012-2013), about 18,673 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V804000?
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is CZ.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.