Suzuki Carry Recall R/2006/074: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 3,327
- vehicles in the UK
- R06/07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Carry vehicles built between 23 December 1998 and 30 September 2000. Affected vehicles have been fitted with an ignition switch which encompasses an improper design of the contact points. The dealer will replace the ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected vehicles have been fitted with an ignition switch which encompasses an improper design of the contact points.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with an ignition switch which encompasses an improper design of the contact points. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the ignition switch replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
Carry built between 23 December 1998 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,327 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 R06/07 or the DVSA reference R/2006/074. 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 RSPV/2006/009 on 14 Jul 2006, for frame may crack and detach. The one launched after it was R/2006/172 on 20 Nov 2006, for intercooler pipe clamp may fail. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/074, launched 4 September 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.