2011 Suzuki Equator | 2012 Suzuki Equator — Engine and engine cooling
Published December 20, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V593000, published December 20, 2011 and initiated December 19, 2011. Recalling firm: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC; 2011 Suzuki Equator | 2012 Suzuki Equator — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
What to do
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUZUKI
- Model
- EQUATOR
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR | 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Suzuki Equator | 2012 Suzuki Equator — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V593000 on December 20, 2011. Reported hazard: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
What should I do if I have this product?
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUZUKI. Model: EQUATOR.