Defect Description For Recall
Suzuki Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Equator Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Manufactured From June 19, 2012, Through July 12, 2012. These Vehicles May Have Been Equipped With Front Wheel Hubs That May Not Meet The Design Hardness Specifications. A Wheel Hub That Was Manufactured Below Hardness Specification May Wear Prematurely And Eventually Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
EQUATOR
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V464000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Driven With A Cracked Wheel Hub, The Wheel Hub May Break, Which Would Reduce The Driver’S Ability To Control The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
All Of The Affected Vehicles Have Been Quarantined At Suzuki Dealers Prior To Being Sold. As Such, A Recall Notification Letter Will Not Be Issued. Suzuki Dealers Will Replace The Left And Right Side Front Wheel Hub Assemblies Free Of Charge. Customers May Contact Suzuki At 1-877-697-8985.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20120619
End Of Manufacture
20120712
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
20120919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120919
Make Campaign Number
NY