Recall 12V464 covers 25 2012 Suzuki Equator trucks with front wheel hubs that can crack. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Suzuki is recalling 25 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles because front wheel hubs can wear early and crack if they were built below the required hardness specification. If a cracked hub breaks, vehicle control is reduced and crash risk rises, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front wheel hub on the 2012 Suzuki Equator is the metal center piece that the wheel mounts to at the front suspension. It supports the wheel bearing and lets the wheel rotate while keeping it aligned with the steering and suspension. On these two-wheel drive trucks, the hub has to hold its shape under road load, braking force, and normal steering movement.
The recalled trucks were built with front wheel hubs that did not meet Suzuki's design hardness specification. Hardness is the strength needed for the metal surface to resist wear. When the hub is too soft, the contact surfaces wear sooner than designed. As that wear builds, the hub can eventually crack.
The filing does not list a driver warning sign before the hub fails. There is no warning sign before failure. That means an owner cannot rely on an early symptom to identify this defect before the hub reaches the failure point.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | front suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 25 |
Not every 2012 Suzuki Equator is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked front wheel hub can break while the vehicle is moving. That reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the hub replacement and avoid unnecessary driving until it is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Suzuki Equator is included in this recall.
- Do not wait for a recall letter; Suzuki says affected vehicles were quarantined before sale.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to schedule the free front wheel hub assembly replacement that removes the crack-prone hubs.
- Bring any dealer paperwork you have, and reference recall number 12V464 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, since a cracked front wheel hub can reduce driver control.
What happens at the repair
Suzuki said the affected vehicles were held at dealers before sale, so no owner notification letter was issued. Before an affected Equator is sold or released, a Suzuki technician replaces the left and right front wheel hub assemblies. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your VIN is included and the work is still open, ask the Suzuki service desk to confirm the hub replacement is complete before delivery or pickup.
Timeline
| September 19, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V464?
Recall 12V464 covers 25 2012 Suzuki Equator two-wheel drive trucks with front wheel hubs that do not meet design hardness specifications. A hub that wears early can crack and break, reducing driver control. Suzuki dealers replace both front wheel hub assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Suzuki Equator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included in recall 12V464. If it is, contact a Suzuki dealer and reference recall number 12V464. The dealer replaces the left and right front wheel hub assemblies for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Suzuki's recall remedy covers replacement of the left and right front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Use recall number 12V464 when you contact the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of control from a broken front wheel hub. Suzuki says a hub below hardness specification can wear early, crack, and break while the vehicle is driven. That reduces the driver's ability to control the truck and increases crash risk.
Was Suzuki supposed to mail an owner notice for this recall?
No. Suzuki said all affected vehicles were quarantined at Suzuki dealers before sale, so a recall notification letter was not issued. A VIN check still matters if you own a 2012 Equator and want to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V464000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-877-697-8985 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V464 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V464000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →