Recall 12V464000: Front Wheel Hub Replacement

Vehicle Make/Model: Model Year(s):

Suzuki/Equator 2012

MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: September 19, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V464000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Hub

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 25

SUMMARY:
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:
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.

REMEDY:
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.