NHTSA Recall 11V593000: Engine and engine cooling
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Suzuki Equator.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V593000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | NT |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | December 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Suzuki's safety recall number is nt.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 11V593000
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.