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🧸 Product GR DK ES HR HU MT THE NETHERLANDS NO SE SI SK April 1, 2016

Suzuki — Vitara, SX4 S-Cross and Swift

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The abrasion coefficient modification coating may not been have been applied on the rear axle bolts during the manufacturing of the bolts. The bolts might consequently loosen, come off or break. If this happens, the vehi
Origin
Hungary
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Some Suzuki cars may have a problem with rear axle bolts. The bolts might not have the right coating to stop them from wearing down.

What's happening? The bolts could loosen, fall off, or break. This could make the car unsafe to drive.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Suzuki models in many European countries.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, take it to a Suzuki dealer right away. Ask your dealer to check the bolts.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The abrasion coefficient modification coating may not been have been applied on the rear axle bolts during the manufacturing of the bolts. The bolts might consequently loosen, come off or break. If this happens, the vehi · Origin: Hungary

First published
April 1, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/198320

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What is this product recall alert about?
Suzuki — Vitara, SX4 S-Cross and Swift. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The abrasion coefficient modification coating may not been have been applied on the rear axle bolts during the manufacturing of the bolts. The bolts might consequently loosen, come off or break. If thi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Greece, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Malta, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, 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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