Suzuki Jimny Recall R/2014/061: Steering Effort May Decrease, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Jun 2014
- Launched
- 1,510
- vehicles in the UK
- R14/--
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Jimny vehicles built between 9 May 2012 and 24 March 2014. A bolt securing lateral rods to the front and rear axles may become loose and cause a vibration through the steering wheel. The dealer will replace bolts on affected vehicles with modified version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bolt securing lateral rods to the front and rear axles may become loose and cause a vibration through the steering wheel. These rods act as an anti tramp measure. If the bolt wears it can drop out allowing the axle to tramp and cause the steering effort applied by the driver to reduce.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING EFFORT MAY DECREASE Defect: A bolt securing lateral rods to the front and rear axles may become loose and cause a vibration through the steering wheel. These rods act as an anti tramp measure. If the bolt wears it can drop out allowing the axle to tramp and cause the steering effort applied by the driver to reduce. Remedy: Replace bolts on affected vehicles with modified version
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering effort may decrease.
The Fix
The dealer will replace bolts on affected vehicles with modified version.
Are You Affected?
Jimny built between 9 May 2012 and 24 March 2014 may be included. Suzuki estimates 1,510 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/-- or the DVSA reference R/2014/061. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| JimnyImproper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation | Urgent | R/2021/173 | |
| JimnyThe fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed | Urgent | R/2021/172 | |
| JimnyBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/211 | |
| JimnyLoss of stability | Urgent | R/2015/163 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2014/045 on 24 Apr 2014, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/084 on 16 Oct 2014, for airbag may not function to specification. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/061, launched 4 June 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.