NHTSA Campaign 18V804000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 18V804000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the steering:hydraulic power assist:pump. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18V804000 (2)
Suzuki (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V804000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.