More than 5500 popular small cars recalled for critical steering defect

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts has issued a safety recall notice impacting 5731 Suzukis sold new in Australia between 2022 and 2023.

It confirms that in examples of the Suzuki Ignis, Swift and Swift Sport, “Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering shaft nut may not be tightened to specifications.”

“This may cause the steering wheel to become loose resulting in a loss of vehicle control.”

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In a worst case scenario the department says, “A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

All grades of the three models are included in the recall and owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Suzuki Australia or Suzuki Auto Qld in writing.

2022 Suzuki Ignis (image: Justin Hilliard)

For reference, a total of 4158 examples of the Ignis were sold here across 2022 and 2023 with 11,319 Swift and Swift Sports delivered in the same period.

Owners can contact their preferred authorised Suzuki dealer service department to have their vehicle inspected and rectified free-of-charge.

Alternatively, Suzuki Customer Care can be contacted on 1800 777 088 or via safety@suzuki.com.au.