Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V587000 Reported September 22, 2015

Power steering pump may seize

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Steering · 18,673 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V587000
Manufacturer Campaign
VS
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
18,673
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2015
Completion Rate
56.88

Defect Summary

Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 suzuki sx4 vehicles manufactured september 3, 2011, to april 5, 2013. in the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. the recall began on october 9, 2015. owners may contact suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's number for this recall is vs.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V587000 or campaign VS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V587000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V587000?

NHTSA recall 15V587000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on September 22, 2015. It addresses: Power steering pump may seize. The recall affects approximately 18,673 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V587000 or the manufacturer campaign number VS. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.