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US recalls (2)
Suspension: front, hub
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Suzuki Equator. Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 5).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Equator.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Extended Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Extended Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Suzuki Equator version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equator 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Equator 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Equator 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Equator 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
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