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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V118📅 Mar 25, 2010

2010 Suzuki Equator recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V118000
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
15
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Owner phone
1-800-934-0934
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 23, 2010
Built
Feb 22, 2010 – Mar 13, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V118 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V118?

2010 Suzuki Equator. 15 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-934-0934.