Suzuki Swift Recall R/2008/178: Boot Light May Catch Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 31,872
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/178
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles. Due to a build up of corrosion on the boot light terminals a short circuit may possibly occur. The dealer will replace the boot light and side quarter trims. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a build up of corrosion on the boot light terminals a short circuit may possibly occur. This can result in melting of the terminals which may result in a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOOT LIGHT MAY CATCH FIRE Defect: It has been identified that due to a build up of corrosion on the boot light terminals a short circuit may possibly occur. This can result in melting of the terminals which may result in a fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the boot light and side quarter trims replaced. Additionally the wiring harness to the boot light will be repaired as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in melting of the terminals which may result in a fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the boot light and side quarter trims.
Are You Affected?
Swift may be included. Suzuki estimates 31,872 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/2008/178. 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 R/2008/120 on 22 Sep 2008, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2009/049 on 15 Jun 2009, for fire may occur. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/178, launched 12 January 2009. 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.