Recall 10V118 covers 15 2010 Suzuki Equator trucks with loose air bag module and steering bracket fasteners. Inspection is free at franchised Suzuki dealers.
Suzuki is recalling 15 2010 Equator trucks under recall 10V118 because fasteners for the passenger front air bag module and steering shaft positioning bracket were not tightened to specification. In a crash, the air bag deployment path can be affected, and loose steering-column bracket fasteners can increase crash risk; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2010 Suzuki Equator uses fasteners to hold two important parts in place: the passenger front air bag module and the steering shaft positioning bracket. The air bag module is the assembly in front of the right front seat that keeps the air bag mounted for deployment from its designed position. The steering shaft positioning bracket helps hold the steering shaft in the correct location between the steering wheel and steering gear.
On affected Equator trucks, those fasteners were not tightened to the specified torque. Torque is the tightening force applied to a bolt. When the clamp force is below specification, the air bag module or steering bracket is not secured as tightly as Suzuki designed it to be.
There is no warning sign before failure. The truck can feel normal even though the air bag module fasteners or steering shaft bracket fasteners were not tightened correctly.
Who's affected?
This covers the same 2010 Equator pickup configuration for both the front air bag and steering gear.
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | steering gear |
| Units affected | 15 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose or missing fasteners can affect the passenger front air bag deployment path in a crash. Fasteners can also separate from the steering column positioning bracket, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection and repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Suzuki Equator is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Suzuki dealer to confirm whether the air bag module and steering bracket fastener inspection has been completed.
- Ask the dealer to inspect and retighten the passenger front air bag module and steering shaft positioning bracket fasteners if the recall repair is still open.
- Bring any Suzuki repair records you have, and reference recall number 10V118 when you call.
- Drive with care until the dealer confirms the fastener inspection and repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Suzuki technician inspects the steering column fasteners and the passenger front air bag module fasteners. Missing fasteners are installed, and loose fasteners are tightened to the proper torque specification. The repair work is free under the recall. Suzuki reported that the affected 2010 Equator trucks were already remedied, so an owner notification letter was not issued. If your VIN is still flagged for campaign 10V118, ask a Suzuki dealer to confirm the repair record before driving away.
Timeline
| March 25, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V118?
Recall 10V118 covers 15 2010 Suzuki Equator trucks with passenger front air bag module and steering shaft positioning bracket fasteners that were not tightened to specification. Suzuki dealers inspect the fasteners, replace any missing ones, and retighten loose fasteners for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Suzuki Equator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V118. If it is, contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934 or a Suzuki service dealer and reference recall 10V118. Ask for the VIN-specific repair record before scheduling service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Suzuki's remedy states that dealers inspect, replace missing fasteners, and retighten loose fasteners free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to the air bag path and steering column bracket. In a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory can be affected. If steering column positioning bracket fasteners come out, crash risk increases. The dealer repair fixes the fastener issue for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V118000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-800-934-0934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V118 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V118000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →