Suzuki recalls Swift and Grand Vitara over saftey concerns
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Concerned by safety Suzuki are recalling two of it’s models after reports from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
Suzuki Swift 1.3 & 1.5 petrol and 1.3 diesel: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
It is possible that the parking brake cable end could detach from the trailing brake shoe lever rendering the parking brake ineffective.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to refit or replace the cables.
Vehicle’s VIM affected:
TSMMZA11S00103322 to TSMMZA11S00334720
TSMMZA21S00177124 to TSMMZA21S00334713
TSMMZC21S00100148 to TSMMZC21S00334774
TSMMZC91S00119890 to TSMMZC91S00334668
TSMMZA91S00118873 to TSMMZA91S00118873
Reference: R/2007/086
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 Diesel: RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that due to an improper design of the intercooler inlet hose, there is a possibility that the air/fuel mixture ratio may be incorrect within the diesel particulate filter assembly. This in the worst case may cause the diesel particulate filter to ignite.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified intercooler hose.
Vehicle’s VIM affected:
JSAJTD44V00102735 to JSAJTD44V00218932
Reference: R/2007/084
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 Diesel: WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER
It has been identified that, due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt, and sustain damage. Should this occur, a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.
Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected, and repaired as necessary, before being fitted with a protective cover.
Vehicle’s VIM affected:
JSAJTD44V00103047 to JSAJTD44V00211187
Reference: R/2007/102
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 Diesel: RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use, causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case, the particulate filter may ignite.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.
Vehicle’s VIM affected:
JSAJTD44V00102735 to JSAJTD44V00218932
JSAJTA44V00100031 to JSAJTD44V00208913
Reference: R/2007/085