Suzuki Swift Recall R/2010/160: Steering Control Could Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 26,765
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/160
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 1 October 1997 and 1 October 2002. Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST Defect: Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 1 October 1997 and 1 October 2002 may be included. Suzuki estimates 26,765 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/2010/160. 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 RSPV/2010/004 on 22 Sep 2010, for machine may not return to idle. The one launched after it was RSPV/2011/002 on 28 Feb 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/160, launched 10 January 2011. 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.