Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V464000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2012 equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from june 19, 2012, through july 12, 2012 Includes 25 affected units, Wheel Hubs with Insufficient Hardness, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from june 19, 2012, through july 12, 2012

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V464000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-09-19T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel hubs with insufficient hardness

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 25

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NY

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V464000

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