Suzuki LT-F400FM Recall RSPV/2006/007: Fuel Tank May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 May 2006
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- 0606
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled LT-F400FM vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 31 March 2005. A small number of fuel tanks were manufactured with a thinner then specified wall thickness. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled machines will have their fuel tanks replaced with tanks having a wall thickness which meets the specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of fuel tanks were manufactured with a thinner then specified wall thickness. It is therefore possible that these fuel tanks may not withstand normal impacts and could leak fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL TANK MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a small number of fuel tanks were manufactured with a thinner then specified wall thickness. It is therefore possible that these fuel tanks may not withstand normal impacts and could leak fuel. Remedy: Recalled machines will have their fuel tanks replaced with tanks having a wall thickness which meets the specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel tank may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled machines will have their fuel tanks replaced with tanks having a wall thickness which meets the specification.
Are You Affected?
LT-F400FM built between 1 February 2005 and 31 March 2005 may be included. Suzuki estimates 40 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 0606 or the DVSA reference RSPV/2006/007. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Cross, VitaraCanister Replacement | Urgent | R/2025/127 | |
| AN400Fuel hose replacement | Urgent | R/2025/006 | |
| JimnyJimny fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2024/138 | |
| JimnyThe fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed | Urgent | R/2021/172 | |
| IgnisThe breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2021/135 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was RSPV/2006/002 on 16 Jan 2006, for possible loss of directional control. The one launched after it was RSPV/2006/009 on 14 Jul 2006, for frame may crack and detach. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2006/007, launched 4 May 2006. 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.