Suzuki Alto recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Suzuki Alto from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Air conditioning resistor may overheat and cause a fire

    Reported August 5, 2013Model years 2008–2013DVSA recall R/2013/08124,187 vehicles affected

    If the blower motor jams, a temperature fuse may not cut out, allowing part of the air conditioning unit to overheat and potentially cause a vehicle fire. The resistor assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
    Defect
    It is possible that if the blower motor becomes jammed the temperature fuse of the resistor may not cut out. This can then cause a section of the air conditioning unit to overheat and possibly result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the resistor assembly.

  2. Brake lights may fail

    Reported April 6, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/035898 vehicles affected

    An assembly fault may cause high current in the brake light shift lock solenoid, melting or burning its contacts and causing brake lights to fail. The brake light switch will be replaced and a modified wiring harness fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL
    Defect
    An assembly fault in the wiring harness may induce a high current in the brake light shift lock solenoid which may burn/melt the contacts.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness.

  3. Fuel pump seating may leak fuel

    Reported December 1, 2009DVSA recall R/2009/1406,901 vehicles affected

    A dimensional variation in the fuel pump seating may cause fuel to leak from the seating area while refuelling. The fuel pump gasket and O-ring will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump gasket and O replaced.

  4. Rear brake pipes may be the wrong specification

    Reported June 14, 2004Model years 2002–2004DVSA recall R/2004/0908,743 vehicles affected

    Rear brake pipes may not meet the correct specification. They will be inspected and changed if they do not comply.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT SPECIFICATION METAL BRAKE PIPES MAY BE FITTED TO REAR BRAKING SYSTEM
    Defect
    Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will have the rear brake pipes inspected for conformity of specification and changed should a non - compliance be found.

  5. Parking brake release button may detach

    Reported February 25, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/0311,101 vehicles affected

    The parking brake release button may come off. Its operation will be checked, and the handbrake assembly replaced if faulty.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HANDBRAKE CONTROL BUTTON FAULTY
    Defect
    Parking Brake release button may become detached
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.

  6. Front seat belt anchorages may fail in a crash

    Reported July 5, 2002Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2002/075127 vehicles affected

    Damaged bolt or captive nut threads at the front seat belt anchorages could cause the anchorages to fail in a crash. The bolts and threads will be inspected, and damaged parts renewed or repaired.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY BE DAMAGED
    Defect
    The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. This could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident.
    Remedy
    Remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage. Renew or repair any damaged parts.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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