2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
The 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR, potentially affecting up to 73 vehicles.
Recall 11V593000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. *CN
2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC-75R — AIR BAGS
This is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing Suzuki Service Providers with details of a customer satisfaction Service Campaign to reprogram the Airbag Control Unit on affected vehicles. The revised bulletin contains programming error code diagnostics to assist the technician in resolving programming difficulties.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI EQUATOR
- 2009 SUZUKI EQUATOR — 5 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR — 9 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR (current)
- 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR — 1 complaint
- 2013 SUZUKI EQUATOR — 0 complaints
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- SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 298 total complaints
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- SUZUKI XL-7 — 219 total complaints