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Recall 10V-213

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 2010 Suzuki Equator: Suspension (front, control arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-213
Reported
May 19, 2010
Vehicles affected
582 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.

The 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles