Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall R/2020/042: In The Event Of Deployment The Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 4,340
- vehicles in the UK
- R20/02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara vehicles built between 15 January 1998 and 31 May 1999. The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY Defect: The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara built between 15 January 1998 and 31 May 1999 may be included. Suzuki estimates 4,340 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 R20/02 or the DVSA reference R/2020/042. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand VitaraDriver may be unable to change / select gear | Low | R/2017/076 | |
| Grand VitaraDrive belt tensioner may break | Urgent | R/2011/010 | |
| Grand Vitara, JimnyLoss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2010/067 | |
| Grand VitaraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2009/049 | |
| Grand VitaraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2008/120 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2019/186 on 12 Jun 2019, for unintended activation of the side air bag curtain air bag and seat pre tensioner may occur…. The one launched after it was R/2021/059 on 26 Feb 2021, for vehicle emission outputs may not be correct. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/042, launched 14 March 2020. 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.