Suzuki Wagon R recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Suzuki Wagon R 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. Driver airbag may not deploy in a frontal collision

    Reported October 16, 2014Model years 2001–2003DVSA recall R/2014/0848,760 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag may not deploy in a frontal collision because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification. The passenger airbag pigtail will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.

  2. Fuel tank corrosion may cause a leak

    Reported September 19, 2011DVSA recall R/2011/0883,405 vehicles affected

    Poor adhesion of the fuel tank's protective coating may lead to corrosion and a fuel leak. The tank will be checked and, depending on the corrosion, given additional protection or replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    The protection coating on the vehicles fuel tank has insufficient adhesion this could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating. This could result in corrosion of the fuel tank and if not rectified could result in a fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to check the fuel tank. Depending on the tank is corroded or not and the extent of the corrosion the tank will either receive additional corrosion protection or a replacement tank.

  3. Gearshift cable may break

    Reported November 23, 2004Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2004/1404,532 vehicles affected

    The manual transmission gearshift cable may break, preventing the driver from selecting or changing gears. The gearshift cable will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK WHILST IN SERVICE
    Defect
    The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. This will result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable.

  4. Front suspension fasteners may be undertightened

    Reported June 25, 2004Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2004/1042,680 vehicles affected

    Front suspension fasteners may not have been tightened correctly. Loosen and retighten them to the specified torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNERS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
    Defect
    Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.

  5. Incorrect front shock absorbers may be fitted

    Reported June 25, 2004Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2004/1023,000 vehicles affected

    Front shock absorbers may not be to the correct specification. They will be replaced with correctly specified units.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT SPECIFICATION SHOCK ABSORBERS FITTED TO FRONT SUSPENSION
    Defect
    The incorrect specification shock absorbers may have been fitted during manufacture
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the incorrect shock absorbers with correctly specified units.

  6. Handbrake may release by itself

    Reported November 8, 2000Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2000/1123,490 vehicles affected

    The handbrake pawl may not rotate freely or engage the ratchet, allowing the handbrake to slip off. Fit a quality-assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
    Defect
    The handbrake lever pawl may not rotate freely. When the handbrake is applied the pawl may not engage the ratchet and the handbrake can slip off.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary.

  7. Steering, suspension or engine mount fasteners may loosen

    Reported November 8, 2000Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2000/1111,171 vehicles affected

    Fasteners on the steering rack, rear suspension or near-side engine mounting may not be tight enough, allowing components to detach while driving. The fasteners will be tightened to the correct torque where needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SECURITY OF STEERING RACK REAR SUSPENSION AND ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS
    Defect
    Fasteners on the steering rack rear suspension and near-side engine mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. It is possible that these components may become detached during use.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and tighten fasteners to correct torque where necessary.

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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