Suzuki Equator Recall: Engine Oil Cooler Bolts May Break
Suzuki is recalling 2011-2012 Equator trucks because engine oil cooler bolts may break, causing oil leaks and potential engine seizure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that can lead to engine seizure and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Suzuki Equator pickup trucks manufactured between June 16, 2011, and August 31, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where some bolts connecting the engine oil cooler and engine oil filter to the engine may have been manufactured to below-specification strength.
If these bolts break at the oil filter attachment point, they can cause an engine oil leak. This leak would result in a drop in engine oil pressure, which could cause the engine to seize and increase the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040 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
- Affected units
- 73
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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