Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 18, 2013

(Campaign #: VE)

Torque Converter Bolts may Loosen causing Stall

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V572000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 142

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 12.68

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October 18, 2013

(Campaign #: 2A (31-36))

Soft Front Brake/Increased Stopping Distance

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.

NHTSA ID: 13V449000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 208,966

Consequence Summary:

As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 34.16

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September 6, 2013

(Campaign #: VD)

Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor mat

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V405000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 189,901

Consequence Summary:

Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 32.57

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July 16, 2013

(Campaign #: WN)

Loss of ABS Function may Allow Wheel Lock up

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 GSX1300RA Hayabusa motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2013, through April 26, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.

NHTSA ID: 13V312000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,561

Consequence Summary:

The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ABS units, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign number for this recall is WN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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