Suzuki Equator 2011
Model Equator made in 2011 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V593000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 06/16/2011 to 08/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 73 | 01/11/2012 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 12/19/2011 | 12/20/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 equator pickup trucks manufactured from june 16, 2011, through august 31, 2011. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2012. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki's safety recall number is nt.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2011 suzuki equator. consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter *tgw the consumer was informed the parts were not available. | |||