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HighNHTSA·10V118000·Announced 2010-03-25

Suzuki Equator Recall for Loose Air Bag and Steering Fasteners

Suzuki is recalling 2010 Equator trucks because fasteners securing the passenger air bag and steering bracket may not be tightened properly, potentially affecting air bag deployment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the air bag deployment trajectory might be affected and the risk of a crash is increased, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2010 Suzuki Equator trucks. The vehicles were manufactured between February 22, 2010, and March 13, 2010. The defect involves fasteners that secure the passenger front air bag module and the steering shaft positioning bracket, which may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

In the event of a crash, the deployment trajectory of the passenger front air bag might be affected. Additionally, the fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners. Any missing fasteners will be replaced, and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. The source notes that all vehicles have been remedied, and therefore, an owner notification letter was not issued. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI EQUATOR
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EQUATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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