Equator 4WD V6-4.0L (2010)
Air Bag: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 10V118000: Steering Gear/Air Bag Fastener Torque
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Suzuki/Equator 2010
MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 23, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V118000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Sector
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 15
SUMMARY:
Suzuki has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Equator trucks manufactured from February 22, 2010 to March 13, 2010. The
fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened
to the proper torque specification.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering
column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will
be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may
contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or
go to http://www.safercar.gov.