The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V213000·Announced 2010-05-19

Suzuki Equator Recall: Front Suspension Control Arm Weld Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2010 Equator pickup trucks because front suspension welds may be weak, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

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 structural vehicle defect (suspension welds) that could lead to loss of control and a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain 2010 model year Equator pickup trucks manufactured between November 20, 2009, and March 3, 2010. The recall involves a defect in the lower control link bushing collars located in the front suspension. These components may contain welds that do not meet required strength specifications.

If a collar weld separates, it may change the wheel alignment and allow the vehicle's handling characteristics to deteriorate. This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle, which could result in a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 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
582

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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