Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall R/2007/085: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 3,775
- vehicles in the UK
- R07/08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara vehicles built between 28 June 2005 and 2 April 2007. The intercooler has been improperly designed. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with an engine intercooler attachment assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara built between 28 June 2005 and 2 April 2007 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,775 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 R07/08 or the DVSA reference R/2007/085. 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/2007/084 on 10 Sep 2007, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/086 on 10 Sep 2007, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/085, launched 10 September 2007. 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.