Vehicle recall R/2004/140

Suzuki Wagon R+ recall: The gearshift cable may break whilst in service

DVSA recall R/2004/140 names the Suzuki Wagon R+. It was launched 23 November 2004. It covers vehicles built 1 August 1998 to 1 August 1999.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/140
Launched: 23 November 2004
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: r/04/11
Vehicles: 4,532 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The manual transmission gearshift control cable may break due to a lack of maximum strength and durability. This will result in the inability of the driver to either select or de-select the gears.

The fix

Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the gearshift cable.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Suzuki Wagon R+	1 August 1998 to 1 August 1999	4,532

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/104 Front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque 25 June 2004, Suzuki Wagon R+
R/2004/102 Incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension 25 June 2004, Suzuki Wagon R+
R/2000/112 Handbrake may self release 8 November 2000, Suzuki Wagon R+
R/2000/111 Security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners 8 November 2000, Suzuki Wagon R+
R/2011/088 Fuel may leak 19 September 2011, Suzuki Wagon R+
R/2014/084 Airbag may not function to specification 16 October 2014, Suzuki Wagon R+

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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