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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V593000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Published December 20, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2011

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.

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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