Suzuki Vitara Recall R/2005/149: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2006
- Launched
- 5,884
- vehicles in the UK
- 0601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Vitara vehicles built between 22 September 2000 and 25 February 2004. There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts. The dealer will check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: There is a risk of damage (shorting) between the cable connections and glow plugs due to insufficient torque on the connector securing nuts on the relay end posts. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the security of the glow plug relay cables and if required replace the glow plug relay.
Are You Affected?
Vitara built between 22 September 2000 and 25 February 2004 may be included. Suzuki estimates 5,884 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 0601 or the DVSA reference R/2005/149. 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/2005/120 on 10 Oct 2005, for drive shaft may become detached. The one launched after it was RSPV/2006/002 on 16 Jan 2006, for possible loss of directional control. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/149, launched 9 January 2006. 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.