Recall 10V118000: 2010 Suzuki Equator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Suzuki Equator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V118000
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Owner letters
- Apr 23, 2010
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive (Airbags); Steering:gear box:shaft sector (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology