# Service bulletin N\-Q\-G\-045

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10152052
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-17
- Manufacturer's number: N\-Q\-G\-045
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-11\-20
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152052-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152052-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 1978 SUZUKI 1000
- 1991 SUZUKI 750
- 2002 to 2007 SUZUKI AERIO
- 2008 SUZUKI C109R
- 2005 SUZUKI C90
- 2006 SUZUKI C90T
- 2009 to 2013 SUZUKI EQUATOR
- 1995 to 2002 SUZUKI ESTEEM
- 2004 to 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA
- 1999 to 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL\-7
- 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL\-7
- 2003 to 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL\-7
- 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL7
- 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL7
- 2010 SUZUKI KAZASHI
- 2010 to 2013 SUZUKI KIZASHI
- 2004 SUZUKI RENO
- 2005 to 2008 SUZUKI RENO
- 1986 to 1992 SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1994 to 1995 SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1998 SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1988 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
- 1989 to 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
- 1999 to 2000 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
- 1996 to 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
- 1999 to 2000 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
- 1984 to 1985 SUZUKI SJ410
- 1988 SUZUKI SWIFT
- 1989 to 2001 SUZUKI SWIFT
- 2002 SUZUKI SWIFT
- 2000 SUZUKI SX4
- 2007 to 2013 SUZUKI SX4
- 2004 to 2006 SUZUKI VERONA
- 1999 to 2004 SUZUKI VITARA
- 2001 SUZUKI VOLUSIA
- 1996 to 1998 SUZUKI X\-90
- 1996 to 1998 SUZUKI X90
- 1999 to 2001 SUZUKI X90
- 2001 to 2002 SUZUKI XL\-7
- 2003 to 2005 SUZUKI XL\-7
- 2006 SUZUKI XL\-7
- 2007 to 2009 SUZUKI XL7

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [12V464000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V464000.md), 2012-09-19: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
- [10V392000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V392000.md), 2010-09-01: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\)
- [2010166](/recalls/tc/2010166.md), 2010-05-27: Suspension
- [10V213000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V213000.md), 2010-05-19: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- [2001066](/recalls/tc/2001066.md), 2001-03-16: Suspension
- [01V070000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V070000.md), 2001-03-02: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [00V286000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V286000.md), 2000-10-03: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- [2000086](/recalls/tc/2000086.md), 2000-02-17: Suspension
- [00V008000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V008000.md), 2000-01-20: SUSPENSION
- [99V154000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V154000.md), 1999-06-28: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SUZ\_016008](/bulletins/10216558.md), 2022-07-30, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE. Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- [16NA383](/bulletins/10176607.md), 2020-06-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build\-up.
- [PIC6107A](/bulletins/10151868.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
- [PIT5399A](/bulletins/10141371.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
- [PIC5088E](/bulletins/10126285.md), 2017-12-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
- [PIC5088E](/bulletins/10125956.md), 2017-12-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 \- 04. Technician will repair per the status code.
- [PIT5353B](/bulletins/10123222.md), 2017-11-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
- [PIT3099P](/bulletins/10118233.md), 2017-10-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
- [16\-NA\-055](/bulletins/10116912.md), 2017-08-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides Information Regarding Servicing Components Located Near SIR Components and how to properly disable the SIR system for repairs at or near
- [PIC5491G](/bulletins/10114598.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.

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