Suzuki Sx4 S-cross 2wd: Rear Axle May Fail
Suzuki is recalling 11,040 vehicles including the SX4 S-Cross, Swift, Vitara, and SX4 S-Cross 4WD models because some rear axle bolts lack a protective coating and may loosen, come off, or break. If this happens, the vehicle could become impossible to drive. The fix involves replacing the rear axle bolts on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS 2WD, SUZUKI SWIFT, SUZUKI VITARA, SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS 4WD. Units affected: 11,040
- Reason
- The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-03-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e708ff25-d80a-4776-96bf-88d05f7fde2e