2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR RECALL - #12V464000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/19/2012 - 7/12/2012 |
| Recalled on |
9/20/2012 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/19/2012 |
| # Affected |
25 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
This is Suzuki recall campaign NY.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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