Defect Description For Recall
Suzuki Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Equator Pickup Trucks Manufactured From June 16, 2011, Through August 31, 2011. Some Of The Bolts That Connect The Engine Oil Cooler And The Engine Oil Filter To The Engine In These Vehicles May Have Been Manufactured To Below Specification Strength. As A Result, The Bolt May Break At The Oil Filter Attachment Point And Can Cause An Engine Oil Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
EQUATOR
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V593000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If There Is An Engine Oil Leak, The Engine Oil Pressure Would Drop And The Engine Could Seize, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20110616
End Of Manufacture
20110831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73
Date Owners Notified
20120111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111219
Make Campaign Number
NT