NHTSA Recall 10V118000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and shaft sector (steering)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2010 Suzuki Equator.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V118000 |
|---|---|
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT SECTOR |
| Report received | March 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Suzuki has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 equator trucks manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. The fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. All the vehicles have been remedied there fore an owner notification letter was not issued. 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V118000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Equator | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.