Suzuki Swift Recall R/2000/144: Possible Slackening Of The Steering Rack And Inboard Engine Mounting Fasteners, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2000
- Launched
- 369
- vehicles in the UK
- R01/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 2 August 2000 and 15 August 2000. Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. The dealer will check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SLACKENING OF THE STEERING RACK AND INBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS Defect: Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible slackening of the steering rack and inboard engine mounting fasteners.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 2 August 2000 and 15 August 2000 may be included. Suzuki estimates 369 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 campaign code R01/01 or the DVSA reference R/2000/144. 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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| SwiftUnintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur when rear door is slammed shut | Urgent | R/2019/186 | |
| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftIntegrated starter generator belt belt may fail | Urgent | R/2018/078 | |
| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftBattery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade | Urgent | R/2018/071 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2000/112 on 8 Nov 2000, for handbrake may self release. The one launched after it was R/2001/007 on 2 Mar 2001, for chafing electrical wiring concern. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/144, launched 15 December 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.