Recall 10V392000: Potential GPS Battery Fires

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Suzuki/Equator 2009-2010

Suzuki/Grand Vitara 2010

Suzuki/SX4 2008-2010

MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 01, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V392000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 20692

SUMMARY:
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 SX4, 2010 Grand Vitara, and 2009 through 2010 Equator vehicles that were equipped with a Garmin Nuvi Model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by Garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Owners may contact Garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. Owners may also visit Garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

NOTES:
Suzuki's recall campaign number is SJ. 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.