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2010 SUZUKI Equator
4 Recalls for 2010 SUZUKI Equator
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-25 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 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. 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
| 2010-09-01 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 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. 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 GARMIN’S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL. |
| 2010-05-19 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 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. 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. |
| 2010-03-25 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 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. 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2010 SUZUKI Equator
| Date | Component |
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7 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2010 SUZUKI Equator
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-24 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11010376 | |||
| 2016-03-07 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10840252 | |||
| 2015-12-31 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10817196 | |||
| 2015-12-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10811679 | |||
| 2014-08-05 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10618947 | |||
| 2014-06-26 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10606160 | |||
| 2010-04-30 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10328211 |
0 Investigations for 2010 SUZUKI Equator
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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8 Service Alerts for 2010 SUZUKI Equator
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-07-08 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-03 | 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-03 | 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-20 | 020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-22 | 140000 AIR BAGS
This is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing Suzuki Service Providers with details of a customer satisfaction Service Campaign to reprogram the Airbag Control Unit on affected vehicles. The revised bulletin contains Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-05 | 140000 AIR BAGS
This Service Campaign Bulletin explains to dealers the details of a customer satisfaction service campaign to reprogram the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) on affected vehicles. The ACU software could allow an unintended deployment of the side Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2010 SUZUKI Equator
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