EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Suzuki “Jimny” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0834/14
Summary
null The fastening bolts of the joint between the lateral rod and the axle housing in the front and rear suspension systems may become loose. In the worst case, the bolts can drop off. If this happens, and if the car is used in this condition, the operation of the steering might be affected.
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Product
Passenger car — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- Jimny · Jimny 1.3L (SN413)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: The recall concerns vehicles produced from 07 May 2012 to 24 March 2014, with VINs from JSAFJB43V00566788 to JSAFJB43V00603576.
What is the risk?
- null The fastening bolts of the joint between the lateral rod and the axle housing in the front and rear suspension systems may become loose. In the worst case, the bolts can drop off. If this happens, and if the car is used in this condition, the operation of the steering might be affected.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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