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HighNHTSA·10V392000·Announced 2010-09-01

Suzuki Recalls Vehicles With Overheating Garmin Navigation Batteries

Suzuki is recalling certain 2008-2010 vehicles equipped with specific Garmin navigation systems because the batteries can overheat and cause a fire.

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 (fire hazard) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm risks.

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Suzuki SX4, 2010 Grand Vitara, and 2009 through 2010 Equator vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with a Garmin Nuvi model 750, 760, or 765 navigation system. The defect involves the batteries contained in these affected GPS units, which can overheat.

Overheated batteries could result in a fire. 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. Owners may also visit Garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Suzuki will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by Garmin technicians. The corrective action involves replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI SX4, EQUATOR, GRAND VITARA
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Navigation System
Hazard
Affected units
20,692

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 (3)

  • SX4
  • EQUATOR
  • GRAND VITARA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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