Suzuki Equator Forum

Squid · #1 05-23-2010, 03:28 AM

Here's what Automotive News is saying and since the Frontier is included so will the Equator.

NASHVILLE -- Nissan North America expects to recall 48,700 U.S.-built light trucks this week to fix a suspension part that may not have been welded properly.

The recall, which was still under discussion with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration late Friday afternoon, would involve some but not all 2010 Nissan Armadas, Frontiers, Titans, Pathfinders and Xterras and Infiniti QX56 models, said Nissan spokesman Colin Price.

The problem concerns a lower suspension control link that might not have been welded correctly, Price said.

Under some conditions, a bushing collar could crack as a result. Nissan does not know of any accidents as a result of the problem.

Read more: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100517/RETAIL03/100519897#ixzz0ojdtGfNi

Sekidou · #2 05-24-2010, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the heads up Squid. Just saw this update this morning. It includes some production dates that are involved.

Recall Results : ODI - Office of Defects Investigation

hyunelan2 · #3 05-25-2010, 04:46 PM

Here's a link to autoblog - mentioning specifics on the Equator Recall that went into effect yesterday:

Suzuki recalls 2010 Equator pickups over suspension concern — Autoblog

Squid · #4 05-25-2010, 06:41 PM

Here's the NHTSA info.

Vehicle Make / Model: SUZUKI / EQUATOR
Model Year(s): 2010
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V213000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 582

Summary

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK BUSHING COLLARS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS. IF A COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, IT MAY CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS TO DETERIORATE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE, ONE OR BOTH LOWER CONTROL LINKS ON THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 24, 2010. 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 .

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