NHTSA Campaign 10V118000 — SUZUKI EQUATOR 2010 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V118000. Vehicle: SUZUKI EQUATOR. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V118000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | SUZUKI EQUATOR |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
Official 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.
Official 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.
Official 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. ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED THERE FORE AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS NOT ISSUED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 83706 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V118000 |
| Make | SUZUKI |
| Model | EQUATOR |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Manufacturer Name | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-02-22 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-03-13 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 15 |
| Action Date | 2010-04-23 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-03-25 |
| Notification Date | 2010-03-25 |
| Official 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. |
| Official 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. |
| Official 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. ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED THERE FORE AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS NOT ISSUED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035537000861768000000258 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |