Suzuki Equator, representative photo
Representative 2008 model. Photo: BlueCrabRedCrab, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Suzuki Equator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Sep 1, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment1Sep 1, 2010

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 1, 2010Latest campaign
Sep 1, 201010V392000

Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V392000
What's wrong
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V392000 · Sep 1, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags240000
Fuel/propulsion system120000
Vehicle speed control120000
Fuel system120000
Other120000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Equator Crew Cab, Equator King Cab.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “Updated vin for complaint of 6/21/16 id number: 10875514 I need to be on record that this problem is ongoing(current miles 52639). I believe my problem can be traced to the right crash zone sensor.”

    Filed 09/23/2016 · ODI 10909366
  • Air bags

    “No accident, srs warning light began to flash at mileage 49,000 approximate. No recall notice received about possible corrosion on front sensor due to road salt. Original owner lives in pennsylvania.”

    Filed 06/21/2016 · ODI 10875514
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Tl- the contact owns a 2009 suzuki equator. The contact stated he noticed there were no bolts or screws or anchors to hold the rubber inlet in place in the neck of the fuel tank.”

    Filed 09/26/2012 · ODI 10477139

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2009 Suzuki Equator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki Equator have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Suzuki Equator. The most recent, 10V392000 (reported September 1, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Suzuki Equator?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Suzuki Equator?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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