Suzuki Baleno, GV2000, Vitara Recall R/2000/014: Front Suspension Strut Mounting Studs May Shear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 May 2000
- Launched
- 3,115
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/014
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Baleno, GV2000, Vitara vehicles built between 1 June 1995 and 28 September 1999. Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR Defect: Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension strut mounting studs may shear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings.
Are You Affected?
Baleno, GV2000, Vitara built between 1 June 1995 and 28 September 1999 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,115 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.
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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/2000/014. 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 Suzuki recall launched before it was R/1999/045 on 25 Jun 1999, for possibility that the drivers side airbag when activated may deploy with a force greater…. The one launched after it was R/2000/111 on 8 Nov 2000, for security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/014, launched 8 May 2000. 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.