Suzuki Vitara Recall R/1998/021: Seat Belt Stalk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 1998
- Launched
- 1,333
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/021
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Vitara vehicles built between 1 October 1991 and 31 October 1993. The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT STALK Defect: The front seat belt stalk(s) may fracture as a result of inappropriate stressing. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt stalk.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the front seat belts.
Are You Affected?
Vitara built between 1 October 1991 and 31 October 1993 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,333 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/021. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1999/045 on 25 Jun 1999, for possibility that the drivers side airbag when activated may deploy with a force greater…. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/021, launched 27 July 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.