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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS BG DE HR HU IE SE SI August 23, 2024

Suzuki — SX4, S-Cross, Vitara

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Suzuki — SX4, S-Cross, Vitara
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment.
Origin
Hungary

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 750 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 leak fuel vapor into the air. This happens because a part called the EVAP canister is broken.

What's happening? Suzuki has fixed the problem in these cars. They will repair the broken part for free.

Does this affect me? If you own a Suzuki SX4, S-Cross, or Vitara in the listed countries, check if your car needs repair.

What should I do? Call a Suzuki dealer to schedule a free fix. Ask your mechanic if you have questions.

🤖 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: Environment · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment. · Origin: Hungary

First published
August 23, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013848

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 — SX4, S-Cross, Vitara. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment. · Origin: Hungary
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 23, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Bulgaria, Germany, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ 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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