Suzuki Swift Recall R/2007/086: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 18,352
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/086
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles. The parking brake cable end could detach from the trailing brake shoe lever rendering the parking brake ineffective. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to refit or replace the cables. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake cable end could detach from the trailing brake shoe lever rendering the parking brake ineffective.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible that the parking brake cable end could detach from the trailing brake shoe lever rendering the parking brake ineffective. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to refit or replace the cables.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to refit or replace the cables.
Are You Affected?
Swift may be included. Suzuki estimates 18,352 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/2007/086. 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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| Baleno, Ignis, SwiftIntegrated starter generator belt belt may fail | Urgent | R/2018/078 | |
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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2007/085 on 10 Sep 2007, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/102 on 10 Sep 2007, for wiring harness may chafe resulting in possible loss of engine power. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/086, 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.