Suzuki Ignis Recall R/2005/120: Drive Shaft May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 1,915
- vehicles in the UK
- 4W/CB/
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Ignis vehicles built between 1 August 2003 and 9 January 2004. Left hand inner drive shaft joint retaining Circlip is of incorrect specification this may result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace with new quality assured circlip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Left hand inner drive shaft joint retaining Circlip is of incorrect specification this may result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position. Under high speed driving conditions incorrect holding force of joint will result in loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: Left hand inner drive shaft joint retaining Circlip is of incorrect specification this may result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position. Under high speed driving conditions incorrect holding force of joint will result in loss of drive. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace with new quality assured circlip.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace with new quality assured circlip.
Are You Affected?
Ignis built between 1 August 2003 and 9 January 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,915 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 4W/CB/ or the DVSA reference R/2005/120. 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/2004/175 on 17 Jan 2005, for under low temperatures the pressure regulator may freeze and cause leakage. The one launched after it was R/2005/149 on 9 Jan 2006, for risk of fire. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/120, launched 10 October 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.