NHTSA recall 10V392000
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
Suzuki Equator and 2 more
Reported Sep 1, 201020,692 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number SJ
The defect
Suzuki IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 SX4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
The risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The remedy
Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. owners may also visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.