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RECALL · Suzuki

Badly welded fuel tank breather pipe that may come off and let petrol out when filling up (Ignis of 2020)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Fuel tank breather pipe: Suzuki Ignis
Period mentioned
2020 (built from 1/7/2020 to 30/10/2020; only the VINs in the recall)
Symptoms
Petrol can leak out when the tank is filled to the top.
Possible cause described
According to the EU alert A12/00511/21 (Safety Gate, notified by Romania; Suzuki recall 97GP), because of a manufacturing fault the breather pipe may not be properly welded to the tank and may come off; when filled to the top, fuel can leak out, with a fire risk. The UK DVSA (R/2021/135) says the tank is replaced.
Check for the garage
Until it has been checked, do not fill the tank to the top and, if you smell petrol, do not start the engine. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Until it has been checked, do not fill the tank to the top and, if you smell petrol, do not start the engine. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.

What are the symptoms?

Petrol can leak out when the tank is filled to the top.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Suzuki
Engine / equipment
Fuel tank breather pipe: Suzuki Ignis
Period mentioned
2020 (built from 1/7/2020 to 30/10/2020; only the VINs in the recall)

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