NHTSA Recall 10V392000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V392000; Date: Sep. 1, 2010
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Suzuki Equator; 2010 Suzuki Equator; 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2008 Suzuki SX4; 2009 Suzuki SX4; 2010 Suzuki SX4
Component: Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 20,692
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki's recall campaign number is sj. 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: Sep 24, 2010
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