The rear cargo/taillight/brake light assembly located on the rear of the cab overheats and has melted the lens cover. This was noticed recently and there is no apparent reason other than either faulty light application/length of light time or faulty lens materials. This could cause fires if not corrected. I have not contacted suzuki.
The worst 2012 Suzuki Equator problems
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Recalls 2
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 12V464000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 11V593000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Suzuki Equator 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- This is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing Suzuki Service Providers with details...
- This Service Campaign Bulletin explains to dealers the details of a customer satisfaction service campaign...
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Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Suzuki Equator, fewer than a typical Equator model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Suzuki Equator?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Suzuki Equator have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and engine and engine cooling.
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