Suzuki recalls SX4 in the US over loose mirror screws

Suzuki recalls SX4 in the US over loose mirror screws

The recalls keep on coming. Here’s another one involving the Suzuki SX4 that’s potentially more serious to others than its occupants. American Suzuki Motor Corporation has recalled around 70,000 units of the SX4 over some loose screws. Variants involved are hatchbacks made from 2007 to 2010 and sedans made from 2008 onwards.

The said loose screws are for the SX4’s outside rear view mirrors. The issue is that the three mounting screws that secure each mirror can come loose due to vibration and can fall off in the worst case scenario. Suzuki will replace the screws with newer, more secure locking items for free, of course.

Sounds minor, but no fault is too minor in the US, where manufacturers want to nip issues in the bud before something happens. Everyone wants to avoid being in the sticky situation Toyota has got itself in!

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • haiya ingatkan naza sutera je yg ada loose loose window..bli Sx4 mahal2 pon sama..hahah

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  • savvy88 on Nov 01, 2010 at 7:59 am

    hoa about models sold in Malaysia?

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  • I think they won’t recall in Malaysia, why? Not sellable at all ! SX4 is the louisy product from Suzuki, doesn’t worth its value, bad interior design and not practical at all.

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  • heh heh on Nov 01, 2010 at 10:30 am

    dear paultan.org team,

    why don’t you all stop reporting about these recall issues. personally, i’m getting tired of all these stuffs. it may be ok for few times, for the lulz, but it’s getting more boring to hear this stupid issue.

    if readers want to know about the recall issue, they may have to find out somewhere else. here at paultan.org, let’s have TRUE automotive-related news and stories. please stop this recall issue news nonsense UNLESS we are affected and got notice from local distributor.

    thanks.

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    • Paul Tan on Nov 01, 2010 at 10:43 am

      thank you for the suggestion.

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    • tiadaid on Nov 01, 2010 at 10:49 am

      What do you mean real automotive issues? This is a real automotive issue! If you’re tired of reading about recalls, don’t read them, pure and simple.

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    • heh heh on Nov 01, 2010 at 12:47 pm

      how do i put this politely, tiadaid. it’s my suggestion regarding this issue. and i think paultan.org team gets the underlying message clearly.

      it’s not about “u x suka, u xyh baca” thing. it’s been too cliche with this recall issue and some of us knew it’s somekind of a marketing strategy conspiracy. no brainer.

      then again, it’s a suggestion and stop blasting people who gives opinions.

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  • dragster on Nov 01, 2010 at 10:45 am

    good work S….but when P2 is goingtorecall for MYVI over brake caliper problem?????!!!!!tired of paying n replacing the caliper…..

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  • Wisdom on Nov 01, 2010 at 11:37 am

    All these recalls are a new marketing strategies….

    Why is that? Because if you study carefully, most of these recalls only involves minor issues eg; broken seals, loose screws, relays etc. which cost tiny for manufacturer.

    Those kind of things / parts cost only few cents for manufacturers plus labor cost which only an extra small work for their existing mechanics. Total cost only few dollars/RM per unit.

    Yes they recalls few tenths thousands of cars but breakdowns still cost only small margin compared to their cost of doing commercials/marketing which can attract only few buyers to their showroom.

    By doing recalls, from let say, 30 thousands cars, maybe 50% or 15 thousand owner could turn up to their workshop, usually besides their showroom. While waiting the ‘small’ issue been rectify, the owner will be invited to sit in the lounge within the showroom, reading brochures of the new models, approach by the salesperson, given test drive of the new models, negotiating trade-in values, and could ended up with a new unit sold; an effective, live approach.

    And if you notice, these recalls applies to those owner which already or almost finish their car repayment in the related countries. Thats why manufacturers in Malaysia didn’t bother to do recalls; the loan repayment is up to 9 years= almost zero trade in values. And if they recalls owner let say from 2001 models, sure everything has fall apart, ended up as a ‘complaining session’ from owners, rather than try to persuade them.

    If manufacturers genuinely wants to address issues, why did’nt they, for example, replace the whole knuckle+disk&calipers for Myvi, replace the whole engine bottom part for Gen2 (due to low oilsump design), replace the whole power windows mechanism for Waja, replace the whole CVT gearbox of earlier version Honda City (due to belt slippage) and replaces all headlamps of Altis/Camry due to yellowish after few years. Yes that is an issue as the yellowish/fading can cause less illumination for night driving and involves safety.

    Come on manufacturers. Be sincere.

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    • Paul Tan on Nov 01, 2010 at 11:41 am

      Interesting theory.

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      • Wisdom on Nov 01, 2010 at 11:45 am

        Well, working under Technical sales. We study techniques of attracting human.. haha

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    • heh heh on Nov 01, 2010 at 12:54 pm

      it’s the ugly truth. i’m thinking the same all along.

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    • the juke on Nov 01, 2010 at 2:28 pm

      i think the recall exercise is somekind of a cross selling activities for the manufacturer. yes, they will change the faulty parts, but at the same time will try to persuade the owner to change other parts also that does not feature in the recall list, which the owner hv to fork up a sum of money to pay.

      wise & strategic thinking.

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  • 2010.. year of recall.. :D

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  • rally_fan on Nov 01, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    recalls are also an important part of doing good PR. end of the day, they still want you to know that you are an important customer and they care for u and to maintain a cordial relationship. Hopefully, it’ll make you still choose the same brand when its time for you to change your car.

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