Suzuki Alto Recall R/2002/075: Seat Belt Anchorages May Be Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 127
- vehicles in the UK
- R02/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Alto vehicles built between 1 September 1999 and 30 September 1999. The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. The dealer will remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. This could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY BE DAMAGED Defect: The front seat belt anchorage points bolt threads may have been damaged during installation. This could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident. Remedy: Remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage. Renew or repair any damaged parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the seat belt anchorages in an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will remove all front seat belt anchorage bolts and examine the bolt and captive nut threads for damage.
Are You Affected?
Alto built between 1 September 1999 and 30 September 1999 may be included. Suzuki estimates 127 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 R02/01 or the DVSA reference R/2002/075. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AltoPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2013/081 | |
| AltoBrake lights may fail | Urgent | R/2010/035 | |
| AltoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/140 | |
| AltoIncorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system | Urgent | R/2004/090 | |
| AltoHandbrake control button faulty | Urgent | R/2004/031 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2001/145 on 23 Nov 2001, for gearshift control cable concern. The one launched after it was R/2004/031 on 25 Feb 2004, for handbrake control button faulty. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/075, launched 5 July 2002. 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.