Suzuki Wagon R+ Recall R/2004/102: Incorrect Specification Shock Absorbers Fitted To Front Suspension, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 3,000
- vehicles in the UK
- r0407
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Wagon R+ vehicles built between 8 June 2003 and 5 June 2004. The incorrect specification shock absorbers may have been fitted during manufacture. The dealer will replace the incorrect shock absorbers with correctly specified units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The incorrect specification shock absorbers may have been fitted during manufacture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT SPECIFICATION SHOCK ABSORBERS FITTED TO FRONT SUSPENSION Defect: The incorrect specification shock absorbers may have been fitted during manufacture Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the incorrect shock absorbers with correctly specified units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the incorrect shock absorbers with correctly specified units.
Are You Affected?
Wagon R+ built between 8 June 2003 and 5 June 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,000 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 r0407 or the DVSA reference R/2004/102. 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+Handbrake may self release | Low | R/2000/112 | |
| 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/2004/090 on 14 Jun 2004, for incorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system. The one launched after it was R/2004/103 on 25 Jun 2004, for front suspension fastners may not have be to the correct torque. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/102, launched 25 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.