Suzuki Alto: Fuel May Leak

Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 6,901 Alto vehicles sold in the United Kingdom due to a manufacturing error that caused improper fuel pump seating. This defect may allow fuel to leak from the pump area while the vehicle is being refueled. The company will replace the fuel pump gasket and O-ring to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
SUZUKI
Product
Vehicles: SUZUKI ALTO. Units affected: 6,901
Reason
It has been identified that due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump gasket and O replaced.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2009-12-01
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/93d25041-fb48-4161-88b4-594851ab3c7c