2010 Suzuki Equator
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 Suzuki Equator. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
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.
Suzuki IS recalling certain model year 2010 equator pickup trucks manufactured from november 20, 2009 through march 3, 2010. the lower control link bushing collars, located in the front suspension, may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. if a collar weld separates, it may change the wheel alignment, potentially allowing the vehicle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace, one or both lower control links on the vehicle free of charge. the safety recall began on june 1, 2010. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. While driving 5 mph, a clunking noise was heard while the vehicle was approaching a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. While driving 5 mph, a clunking noise was heard while the vehicle was approaching a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the outer tie rod was replaced and a front end alignment was performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was remedied. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
- Suspension
I took my vehicle in for a front end alignment on 03/03/16. mechanic stated that the camber link on lower driver's side control arm was worn out and the passenger side was getting close to the same condition. an alignment could not be completed. the mechanic stated that nissan/suzuki made the…
I took my vehicle in for a front end alignment on 03/03/16. mechanic stated that the camber link on lower driver's side control arm was worn out and the passenger side was getting close to the same condition. an alignment could not be completed. the mechanic stated that nissan/suzuki made the part the be permanent by welding it in place. the only way to correct it was to cut out the part and replace it. there IS a recall for this part/defect on my make and model truck manufactured from nov 9, 2009 to march 3, 2010. I contacted suzuki and they stated my vehicle was not under the recall. I feel that my vehicle does fall under the recall. my vehicle was manufactured on either march 13 or 16, 2010. just days after the recall dates given.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant mixed in with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000.
- Air bags · Seats
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the front internal passenger seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the front internal passenger seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 39,284. Updated 09/16/14*lj updated 1/26/2015*js
- Air bags
Airbag warning light came on went to dealer were truck was purchased they told me seat cushion assembly failed charged me 1835.00 dollars to fix it. Its been three weeks , truck IS not fixed and no one can tell me if and when it will be fixed. I feel I shouldn't pay for a safety part that failed.…
Airbag warning light came on went to dealer were truck was purchased they told me seat cushion assembly failed charged me 1835.00 dollars to fix it. Its been three weeks , truck IS not fixed and no one can tell me if and when it will be fixed. I feel I shouldn't pay for a safety part that failed. Dealer name [xxx] indoor auto outlet 241 boston post rd milford ct 06460. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the drivers seat did not have enough clearance between the drivers knees and the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no remedy for the concern. She was also unable to trade the vehicle for another. The failure mileage was approximately 20. The current mileage was approximately 900.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10177599These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10177598These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10133216This is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing Suzuki Service Providers with details of a customer satisfaction Service Campaign to reprogram the Airbag Control Unit on affected vehicles. The revised bulletin contains programming error code diagnostics to assist the technician in resolving programming difficulties.
- 10128662This Service Campaign Bulletin explains to dealers the details of a customer satisfaction service campaign to reprogram the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) on affected vehicles. The ACU software could allow an unintended deployment of the side curtain airbags under certain driving conditions. These driving conditions typically include vehicle operation on unpaved roads or off-road areas where one side of the vehicle is higher than the other. Attached to the bulletin is a copy of the letter that was sent to known owners of affected vehicles explaining the customer satisfaction service campaign.
Every Suzuki Equator model year
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