Suzuki Alto Recall R/2004/090: Incorrect Specification Metal Brake Pipes May Be Fitted To Rear Braking System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 8,743
- vehicles in the UK
- r0405
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Alto vehicles built between 1 May 2002 and 1 May 2004. Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system. The dealer will inspect the rear brake pipes for conformity of specification and changed should a non: compliance be found. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT SPECIFICATION METAL BRAKE PIPES MAY BE FITTED TO REAR BRAKING SYSTEM Defect: Potential fitment of incorrect specification metal brake pipes to the rear braking system. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the rear brake pipes inspected for conformity of specification and changed should a non - compliance be found.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear brake pipes for conformity of specification and changed should a non: compliance be found.
Are You Affected?
Alto built between 1 May 2002 and 1 May 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 8,743 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 r0405 or the DVSA reference R/2004/090. 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 | |
| AltoHandbrake control button faulty | Urgent | R/2004/031 | |
| 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/2004/031 on 25 Feb 2004, for handbrake control button faulty. The one launched after it was R/2004/102 on 25 Jun 2004, for incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/090, launched 14 June 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.