Vehicle recall 10V392000 · September 1, 2010
Suzuki SX4, Equator and 1 more model
The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Suzuki's recall campaign number is sj.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V392000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2010
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SJ
- Owner notification
- September 24, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,692
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki Equator (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010): 2010
- Suzuki SX4 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Suzuki been repaired?
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