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Popular cars recalled over a potentially deadly defect – is YOURS affected?
Beware, everyone! More than 21,000 Suzuki cars have been recalled over a manufacturing issue that could result in serious injuries or death.
On Monday, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications issued the recall of 18,144 Suzuki vehicles across Australia.
The models affected include:
- A2L310 (SWIFT)
- A2L414 (SWIFT Sports)
- A1K310 (BALENO)
- APK414 (VITARA)
- AKK414 (S-CROSS)
Over 20,000 Suzuki vehicles were recalled. Source: Unsplash
Not long after, the authority issued another recall of 3,466 Suzuki cars sold across Queensland between 2016 to 2022. The models include:
- Swift A2L310 (Mar 2017 to Jul 2021)
- Swift Sport A2L414 (Nov 2017 to Apr 2021)
- Baleno A1K310 (May 2016 to Oct 2017)
- S-Cross AKK414 (Feb 2017 to Mar 2022)
- Vitara APK414 (Jan 2016 to Apr 2022)
You may check the full list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) for the second recall by clicking here.
Both recalls were made due to a defect in the brake systems.
‘Due to a manufacturing defect, the valve between the engine and the vacuum assist brake booster may swell under certain conditions,’ the department explained.
Suzuki A2L310 (SWIFT) is one of the recalled models. Source: The BRAKE Report
‘As a result, an increased brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping distance. If the braking system does not operate as intended, it could increase the risk of a crash resulting in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.’
The owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by Suzuki Australia as soon as the necessary parts become available. They will then be asked to make an appointment to have the work carried out, free of charge.
For more information, you may opt to contact the Suzuki Customer Care Team by calling 1800 777 088.
These recalls came after another well-known vehicle was pulled from the market amid fears of exploding seat belts.
What are your thoughts about this article? It’s terrifying to think of something like your brakes or seat belt giving out. Is your car safe from the recall? Let us know in the comments below!
