Wheel hubs with insufficient hardness
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12V464000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V464000?
NHTSA recall 12V464000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on September 19, 2012. It addresses: Wheel hubs with insufficient hardness. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V464000 or the manufacturer campaign number NY. 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.