2011 SUZUKI SX4 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
11V055000 on 02/01/2011
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Affected:
32,291
Defect:
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to october 17, 2010; model year 2010 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles produced prior to october 14, 2010. the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. if the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise. or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. this can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall.
Consequence:
If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
Correction:
Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 16, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.
Notes:
Suzuki safety recall no. sm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V405000 on 09/09/2013
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
05/31/2010 - 05/09/2011
Affected:
189,901
Defect:
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, over time, the ocs sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. as a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Consequence:
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Correction:
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the ocs sensor mat) free of charge. sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. owners will be notified of the recall in october 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. the recall began on may 23, 2014. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's recall campaign number is vd.
Notes:
Note: vehicles which previously had a countermeasure occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat installed under the special coverage campaign conducted by suzuki distributors in the united states are not affected by this recall.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V811000 on 12/21/2014
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
05/31/2010 - 05/30/2011
Affected:
60,823
Defect:
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 sx4 vehicles manufactured july 16, 2009, to november 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 13, 2009, to october 31, 2012. the shift selector can be moved out of the "park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence:
If the shift selector is moved out of the "park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. the recall began january 16, 2015. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. suzuki's number for this recall is vl.
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.

2011 SUZUKI SX4 TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
TB-09-10121-R
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Suzuki: the reprogramming of the cvt controller (tcm) is an emission service campaign for model year 2012. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-57-R-1
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Suzuki: on certain my 2012 vehicles (sx4/kizashi) equipped with continuously variable transmission (cvt), a voluntary emission campaign has been conducted from manufacturer. *pe
Bulletin:
ABE-ZA-120418
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-60R-1
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-TS-02-05222
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Suzuki: due to repeated flexing, the front passenger sensing system circuit located within seat bottom cushion assembly, have an electric disconnection. *pe updated 04/10/2013 *js
Bulletin:
SUZ_013377
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential side oil seal for 4wd sx4 vehicles. the improved parts have been designed to improve prevention of corrosion on vehicles driven in severe weather co
Bulletin:
suz_013727
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (cvt) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the c

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