2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR
3 recalls, 9 complaints - 8 TSBs
10V392000 Sep 1, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Defect Description
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.
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. ... Read more
10V213000 May 19, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
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 CHANG... Read more
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.
10V118000 Mar 25, 2010
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect Description
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... Read more
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 W... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jul 24, 2017
Incident date: Jul 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 7, 2016
Incident date: Mar 3, 2016
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON 03/03/16. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAMBER LINK ON LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS WORN OUT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GETTING CLOSE TO THE SAME CONDITION. AN ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT NISSAN/SUZUKI MADE THE PAR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Dec 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT MIXED IN WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT MIXED IN WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT INTERNAL PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V118000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
SEATS
Aug 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT INTERNAL PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V118000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 9, 2014
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WENT TO DEALER WERE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED THEY TOLD ME SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY FAILED CHARGED ME 1835.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. ITS BEEN THREE WEEKS , TRUCK IS NOT FIXED AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME IF AND WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. I FEEL I SHOULDN'T PAY FOR A SAFETY PART THAT FAILED. ... Read more
SEATS
Apr 30, 2010
Incident date: Mar 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DRIVERS KNEES AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE CONCERN. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO TRADE THE VEHICL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR
8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
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.
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
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.
DOR-M3J3F-07
Jun 3, 2020
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
DOR-M9J4S-07
Jun 3, 2020
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
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
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
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
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
SC-75R
Mar 22, 2018
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
SC-75
Feb 5, 2018
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
SUZUKI EQUATOR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI EQUATOR across all model years (2009, 2012).
7
Total Recalls
17
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths