Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V593000 Reported December 19, 2011

Engine oil cooler connector bolt

Q: What is recall 11V593000?

NHTSA recall 11V593000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on December 19, 2011. It addresses: Engine oil cooler connector bolt. The recall affects approximately 73 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · N/A · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V593000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 19, 2011

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11V593000 or campaign NT.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V593000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V593000?

NHTSA recall 11V593000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on December 19, 2011. It addresses: Engine oil cooler connector bolt. The recall affects approximately 73 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V593000 or the manufacturer campaign number NT. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.