2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
The 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR, potentially affecting up to 98 vehicles.
Recall 12V464000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Consequence: If the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of...
View full details →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 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR CARGO/TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE CAB OVERHEATS AND HAS MELTED THE LENS COVER. THIS WAS NOTICED RECENTLY AND THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON OTHER THAN EITHER FAULTY LIGHT APPLICATION/LENGTH OF LIGHT TIME OR FAULTY LENS MATERIALS. THIS COULD CAUSE FIRES IF NOT CORRECTED. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED SUZUKI.
Safety Rating for the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 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 — 2 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR (current)
- 2013 SUZUKI EQUATOR — 0 complaints
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