Suzuki Wagon R+ Recall R/2000/112: Handbrake May Self Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2000
- Launched
- 3,490
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/112
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Wagon R+ vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 August 2000. The handbrake lever pawl may not rotate freely. The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may self release.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Wagon R+ built between 1 January 2000 and 31 August 2000 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,490 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/2000/112. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon R+Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/088 | |
| Wagon R+The gearshift cable may break whilst in service | Low | R/2004/140 | |
| Wagon R+Front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque | Book soon | R/2004/104 | |
| Wagon R+Incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension | Book soon | R/2004/102 | |
| Wagon R+Security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners | Urgent | R/2000/111 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2000/111 on 8 Nov 2000, for security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners. The one launched after it was R/2000/144 on 15 Dec 2000, for possible slackening of the steering rack and inboard engine mounting fasteners. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/112, launched 8 November 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.