Defect Description For Recall
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 Proper Torque Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
EQUATOR
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V118000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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 Was Not Issued. Owners May Contact Suzuki At 1-800-934-0934.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20100222
End Of Manufacture
20100313
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20100423
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100325