Suzuki Vitara, XL-7 Recall R/2004/175: Under Low Temperatures The Pressure Regulator May Freeze And Cause Leakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2005
- Launched
- 5,724
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/175
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Vitara, XL-7 vehicles built between 1 June 1998 and 5 October 2003. Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDER LOW TEMPERATURES THE PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE LEAKAGE Defect: Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: under low temperatures the pressure regulator may freeze and cause leakage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
Are You Affected?
Vitara, XL-7 built between 1 June 1998 and 5 October 2003 may be included. Suzuki estimates 5,724 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.
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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 DVSA reference R/2004/175. 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?.
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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2004/140 on 23 Nov 2004, for the gearshift cable may break whilst in service. The one launched after it was R/2005/120 on 10 Oct 2005, for drive shaft may become detached. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/175, launched 17 January 2005. 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.