This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Suzuki Equator.
16 mpg combined
14.7 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2010 Suzuki Equator has 3 recalls, the most serious involving front suspension control arm welds that can fail and cause the wheels to lose proper alignment, making the vehicle difficult to steer and raising the risk of a crash.
The suspension defect centers on the lower control link bushing collars, which attach the front suspension to the chassis. If a collar weld gives way, the cylindrical collar can spread open and slip over its mounting bolt, shifting wheel alignment in a way that changes how the truck handles and responds to steering inputs. The third recall involves the front passenger airbag module and the steering shaft positioning bracket, where fasteners may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In a crash, a loose airbag module can shift before deployment, sending the airbag in an unintended direction rather than directly toward the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The collar on the lower control link assembly may be poorly welded. If the weld fails, the collar can slip off the mounting bolt, changing wheel alignment and potentially causing handling problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the lower control link assembly and replace it if necessary.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front suspension lower control link bushing collars may have weak welds that can separate, changing wheel alignment and degrading vehicle handling.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace one or both lower control links as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fasteners holding the passenger front air bag module and steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the correct torque specification.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect these fasteners, replace any missing ones, and retighten all loose fasteners to proper specifications at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
