Suzuki Wagon R+ Recall R/2004/140: The Gearshift Cable May Break Whilst In Service, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 4,532
- vehicles in the UK
- r/04/11
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Wagon R+ vehicles built between 1 August 1998 and 1 August 1999. The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. This will result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK WHILST IN SERVICE Defect: The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. This will result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable.
Are You Affected?
Wagon R+ built between 1 August 1998 and 1 August 1999 may be included. Suzuki estimates 4,532 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 r/04/11 or the DVSA reference R/2004/140. 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+Front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque | Book soon | R/2004/104 | |
| Wagon R+Incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension | Book soon | R/2004/102 | |
| 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/2004/104 on 25 Jun 2004, for front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque. The one launched after it was R/2004/175 on 17 Jan 2005, for under low temperatures the pressure regulator may freeze and cause leakage. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/140, launched 23 November 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.