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NHTSA recall 10V118000

Air Bags, Steering · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

March 25, 2010report date
15units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Suzuki Equator.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V118000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.