Suzuki Swift Recall R/2014/045: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 6,376
- vehicles in the UK
- R14/03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Swift vehicles built between 22 March 2013 and 10 February 2014. Brake pipe can vibrate and rub against the engine mounting. The dealer will replace pipe on affected vehicles with a modified (longer and rerouted) brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pipe can vibrate and rub against the engine mounting. Prolonged rubbing can cause damage to the brake pipe and allow brake fluid leakage. Resulting in a reduction in braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: Brake pipe can vibrate and rub against the engine mounting. Prolonged rubbing can cause damage to the brake pipe and allow brake fluid leakage. Resulting in a reduction in braking performance. Remedy: Replace pipe on affected vehicles with a modified (longer and rerouted) brake pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the brake pipe and allow brake fluid leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace pipe on affected vehicles with a modified (longer and rerouted) brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
Swift built between 22 March 2013 and 10 February 2014 may be included. Suzuki estimates 6,376 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 R14/03 or the DVSA reference R/2014/045. 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/2014/016 on 12 Feb 2014, for engine may seize. The one launched after it was R/2014/061 on 4 Jun 2014, for steering effort may decrease. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/045, launched 24 April 2014. 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.