Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall R/2006/172: Intercooler Pipe Clamp May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 2,931
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/172
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara vehicles built between 28 June 2005 and 1 August 2006. The outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERCOOLER PIPE CLAMP MAY FAIL Defect: There is a possibility that the outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara built between 28 June 2005 and 1 August 2006 may be included. Suzuki estimates 2,931 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 DVSA reference R/2006/172. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand VitaraIn the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly | Urgent | R/2020/042 | |
| Grand VitaraDriver may be unable to change / select gear | Low | R/2017/076 | |
| Grand VitaraDrive belt tensioner may break | Urgent | R/2011/010 | |
| Grand Vitara, JimnyLoss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2010/067 | |
| Grand VitaraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2009/049 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2006/074 on 4 Sep 2006, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/009 on 22 Jan 2007, for brakes 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/2006/172, launched 20 November 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.