Suspension:Front:Hub (12V464000)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR

Campaign No: 12V464000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 25

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2012 JUN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2012 JUL

SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. 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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

NOTES

This is Suzuki recall campaign NY.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.