Recall 10V213000: Lower Front Control Arm Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Suzuki/Equator 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.