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NHTSA recall 12V464000

Suspension · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

September 19, 2012report date
25units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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 charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Suzuki Equator.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V464000.

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