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🧸 Product BG FR HR LU PL SE SI SK December 16, 2022

Suzuki — Swift, Swift Sports, Baleno, Vitara, S-Cross

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to the swelling of the valve in the vacuum pump, the negative pressure of the brake boosters can be temporarily blocked. Consequently, even if the braking system remains functional, the brake pedal must be pressed hard, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1366 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Some Suzuki cars may have a problem with a part called the vacuum pump. It can swell and block the brake booster.

What's happening? This blockage can make the brake pedal hard to press. Even though the brakes still work, it is harder to stop the car.

Does this affect me? If you own a Suzuki Swift, Swift Sport, Baleno, Vitara, or S-Cross, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Suzuki dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic about the brake issue.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Suzuki
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the swelling of the valve in the vacuum pump, the negative pressure of the brake boosters can be temporarily blocked. Consequently, even if the braking system remains functional, the brake pedal must be pressed hard, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan

First published
December 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007366

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Suzuki — Swift, Swift Sports, Baleno, Vitara, S-Cross. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the swelling of the valve in the vacuum pump, the negative pressure of the brake boosters can be temporarily blocked. Consequently, even if the braking system remains functional, the brake pedal...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Bulgaria, France, Croatia, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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