Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall R/2007/102: Wiring Harness May Chafe Resulting In Possible Loss Of Engine Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 3,579
- vehicles in the UK
- r07/011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara vehicles built between 17 June 2005 and 29 December 2006. Due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The dealer will inspect the engine wiring harness and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER Defect: It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in pOSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the engine wiring harness and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara built between 17 June 2005 and 29 December 2006 may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,579 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 r07/011 or the DVSA reference R/2007/102. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2007/086 on 10 Sep 2007, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/180 on 4 Feb 2008, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/102, 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.