Suzuki Swift Recall R/2011/033: Tyre May Foul Body, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- 5 May 2011
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/033
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles. The standard 15 inch steel wheel may have been replaced with 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels by dealers. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles to have the steering rack replaced with a rack that is used with 16/17 inch alloy wheels as standard. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The standard 15 inch steel wheel may have been replaced with 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels by dealers. This can result if driven on full lock and up or down high objects in the tyre contacting the inside of the inner wheel arch/housing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE MAY FOUL BODY Defect: It is possible that the standard 15 inch steel wheel may have been replaced with 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels by dealers. This can result if driven on full lock and up or down high objects in the tyre contacting the inside of the inner wheel arch/housing. Remedy: Recall all potentially affected vehicles to have the steering rack replaced with a rack that is used with 16/17 inch alloy wheels as standard.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre may foul body.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles to have the steering rack replaced with a rack that is used with 16/17 inch alloy wheels as standard.
Are You Affected?
Swift may be included. Suzuki estimates 2 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/2011/033. 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/2011/010 on 18 Apr 2011, for drive belt tensioner may break. The one launched after it was R/2011/088 on 19 Sep 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Suzuki recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/033, launched 5 May 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.