Suzuki Alto Recall R/2004/031: Handbrake Control Button Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2004
- Launched
- 1,101
- vehicles in the UK
- r0401
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Alto vehicles built between 1 February 2004 and 1 February 2004. Parking Brake release button may become detached. The dealer will check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Parking Brake release button may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE CONTROL BUTTON FAULTY Defect: Parking Brake release button may become detached Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake control button faulty.
The Fix
The dealer will check operational functionality and if found to be faulty replace handbrake assembly.
Are You Affected?
Alto built between 1 February 2004 and 1 February 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,101 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 r0401 or the DVSA reference R/2004/031. 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 | |
| AltoSeat belt anchorages may be damaged | Urgent | R/2002/075 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2002/075 on 5 Jul 2002, for seat belt anchorages may be damaged. The one launched after it was R/2004/090 on 14 Jun 2004, for incorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/031, launched 25 February 2004. 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.