NHTSA Recall 10V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V213000; Date: May. 19, 2010
This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Suzuki Equator
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 582
Recall Summary:
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 handling characteristics to deteriorate.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 2010
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