Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1134150 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 8, 2014 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Other (suspension) |
| Production period | September 2013 — September 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 1 units |
Defect
The bolts securing the front suspension to the vehicle frame are insufficiently torqued, causing the bolts to loosen and produce abnormal noise. Continued use allows the bolts to fall out and, in the worst case, may degrade steering performance.
Corrective action
Replace the front suspension mounting bolts with new parts and tighten to the specified torque.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-MA15S | Sorio | MA15S-228354 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
フロントサスペンションを車体フレームに固定しているボルトの締結力が不足しているため、当該ボルトが緩み、異音が発生するものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると当該ボルトが脱落し、最悪の場合、かじ取り性能が低下するおそれがある。
改善措置
フロントサスペンション締結ボルトを新品と交換し、正規の締付けトルクで締付ける。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3003338