Suzuki Ignis Recall R/2004/103: Front Suspension Fastners May Not Have Be To The Correct Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 1,613
- vehicles in the UK
- r0408
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Ignis vehicles built between 1 June 2003 and 1 June 2004. Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNERS MAY NOT HAVE BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE Defect: Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension fastners may not have be to the correct torque.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.
Are You Affected?
Ignis built between 1 June 2003 and 1 June 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,613 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 r0408 or the DVSA reference R/2004/103. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignis, SwiftMeasures against loosening of steering shaft nut | Urgent | R/2025/050 | |
| IgnisThe breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2021/135 | |
| 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 | |
| IgnisFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/094 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2004/102 on 25 Jun 2004, for incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension. The one launched after it was R/2004/104 on 25 Jun 2004, for front suspension fastners may not 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/2004/103, 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.