Recalls: Suzuki FR Kizashi
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Suzuki FR Kizashi
Suzuki FR Kizashi with CVT: engine may stall and not restart
In November 2013, a recall was issued for Suzuki Kizashi vehicles with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). In these vehicles, the bolts which fastened the drive plate to the torque converter may become loose or detach. This could lead to an abnormal noise or, at worst, the detached bolts could lodge in the drive plate cylinder block area – if this occurred, the engine may stall and not restart (PRA 2013/13831, PRA 2013/13845).
2013-14 Suzuki FR Kizashi: accessory belt could dislodge
In January 2015, a recall was issued for certain Suzuki Kizashi vehicles that were manufactured from 29 November 2013 to 5 December 2014. In these vehicles, the belt tensioner for the engine accessories belt was manufactured incorrectly such that the belt may come off and warning lamps illuminate. If the driver continued to drive the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge would display a high reading and, in some cases, the engine could be damaged, stop and not restart. If this occurred, the vehicle would pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2015/14513).
2012-15 Suzuki FR Kizashi: restricted speed and acceleration due to CVT controller
In May 2018, a recall was issued for Suzuki Kizashi vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 19 July 2012 to 19 December 2015. Due to a manufacturing error, the soldered portion of a resistor mounted on the circuit board inside the CVT controller could develop a crack. If this occurred, the CVT controller may not regulate oil pressure properly – this could restrict vehicle speed and impair acceleration. For the VINs of the recalled Suzuki Kizashi vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16787 or, for QLD, PRA 2018/16789.
Problems and faults: Suzuki FR Kizashi
Overview
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Problems and faults: Suzuki FR Kizashi
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Suzuki FR Kizashi.
