Vehicle recall R/2008/120

Suzuki Grand Vitara recall: Fire may occur (R/2008/120)

DVSA recall R/2008/120 names the Suzuki Grand Vitara. It was launched 22 September 2008. It covers vehicles built 28 June 2005 to 31 May 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/120
Launched: 22 September 2008
Issued by: SUZUKI
Manufacturer reference: R08/04
Vehicles: 6,591 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the most serious case the filter may catch fire.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Suzuki Grand Vitara	28 June 2005 to 31 May 2008	6,591

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Other recalls for these models

R/2007/180 Fuel may leak 4 February 2008, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2009/049 Fire may occur 15 June 2009, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2007/102 Wiring harness may chafe resulting in possible loss of engine power 10 September 2007, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2007/085 Risk of fire 10 September 2007, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2007/084 Risk of fire 10 September 2007, Suzuki Grand Vitara
R/2010/067 Loss of steering assistance. 26 July 2010, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Jimny

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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.

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