Engine block recall, 2010 only
Not really a recall, but a notice of extended warranty due to a defect. Just got it yesterday. Says that the engine block might crack where the head bolts go in near the ends of the block. 20 year unlimited mileage warranty on the engine block itself.
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Should be a convenience store, not a government agency
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Woodie... any VIN ranges listed on that notification? thanks
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
It's likely not a design or material issue but an incorrect torque issue. That's my guess.LPSISRL wrote:Wow. Really? Hard to imaging that the block changed from model your to model year. I wonder why later years are not included.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
I assume it is this:
https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/ ... ended.aspx
Edit: a bit more info from the NHTSA. Afftects 2009 Grand Vitaras, and some 2010 Grand Vitaras and Kizashis
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/SUZU ... unications
https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/ ... ended.aspx
Edit: a bit more info from the NHTSA. Afftects 2009 Grand Vitaras, and some 2010 Grand Vitaras and Kizashis
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/SUZU ... unications
Anyone have a problem with the block?
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I have to add a bit of coolant every now and again, so it's going somewhere...redmed wrote:Anyone have a problem with the block?
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)Adding to the radiator or the reservoir? The reservoir isn't sealed and pressurized so some loss is expected from evaporation, I think. I saw this in every vehicle I've owned without a pressurized reservoir.Ronzuki wrote:I have to add a bit of coolant every now and again, so it's going somewhere...redmed wrote:Anyone have a problem with the block?
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
Reservoir...I never let any vehicle fall below "low" on the bottle when the cars are cold. Drawing in air is the debil. This doesn't seem like evap to me...it's more often than that. Never needed to add as much to any other vehicle I've owned this long. Maybe some to evap, but not this much. As long as operating temp remains normal, the oil coming out looks good and there's nothing major disappearing or laying on the ground, I'm good w/ it. If it is the cracked block syndrome, then it's going to need to demonstrate some seriously negative symptoms before I entertain doing anything about it. Engine is purring along smooth, quiet, and strong. Ain't broke, don't fix. 
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)The NHTSA did eventually post the SI-26 bulletin that shows an example the problem:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/ ... 9-0001.pdf
Any concrened owners should at least be able to contact a dealer (or Suzuki themselves) and find out if your VIN is in the covered range, even if you've yet to experience any issues.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/ ... 9-0001.pdf
Any concrened owners should at least be able to contact a dealer (or Suzuki themselves) and find out if your VIN is in the covered range, even if you've yet to experience any issues.