2010 Suzuki Equator Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Suzuki Equator. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V392000Sep 1, 201020,692 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
  Covers: Suzuki Equator 2009–2010, SX4 2008–2010, Grand Vitara 2010

  Reported issue: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. Owners may also visit…

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• 10V213000May 19, 2010582 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm
  Covers: Suzuki Equator 2010

  Reported issue: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 equator pickup trucks manufactured from november 20, 2009 through march 3, 2010. The lower control link bushing collars, located in the front suspension, may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. If a collar weld separates, it may change the wheel alignment, potentially allowing the vehicle handling characteristics to deteriorate.

  Possible consequence: This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace, one or both lower control links on the vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on june 1, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

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• 10V118000Mar 25, 201015 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Suzuki Equator 2010

  Reported issue: Suzuki has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 equator trucks manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. The fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. All the vehicles have been remedied there fore an owner notification letter was not issued…

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