Suzuki Swift Recall R/2009/087: Rear Seatbelt Anchorages May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 29,987
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/087
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles. Due to corrosion build up it is possible that the rear seatbelt anchorages may become structurally weak and may fail under heavy braking. The dealer will inspect the rear luggage compartment for corrosion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to corrosion build up it is possible that the rear seatbelt anchorages may become structurally weak and may fail under heavy braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEATBELT ANCHORAGES MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that due to corrosion build up it is possible that the rear seatbelt anchorages may become structurally weak and may fail under heavy braking. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear luggage compartment inspected for corrosion. In all cases the carpet will be changed and the area cleaned. In cases where corrosion is found the area will be cleaned and treated as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seatbelt anchorages may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear luggage compartment for corrosion.
Are You Affected?
Swift may be included. Suzuki estimates 29,987 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/2009/087. 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/2009/049 on 15 Jun 2009, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2009/140 on 1 Dec 2009, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/087, launched 26 October 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.