Suzuki Equator 2012

Model Equator made in 2012 by Suzuki got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V593000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.from 06/16/2011 to 08/31/2011V (Vehicle)7301/11/2012MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.12/19/201112/20/2011
Defect SummarySuzuki 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 SummaryIf there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummarySuzuki 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.
NotesSuzuki'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 .
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
12V464000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.from 06/19/2012 to 07/12/2012V (Vehicle)25MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.09/19/201209/20/2012
Defect SummarySuzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from june 19, 2012, through july 12, 2012. these vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. a wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryAll of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at suzuki dealers prior to being sold. as such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. customers may contact suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
NotesThis is suzuki recall campaign ny.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.