Suzuki Ignis, Baleno, Swift recall: Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail
- What's wrong
- Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in…
- What to do
- Contact a Suzuki dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.
What’s wrong
Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignis | 17 Sep 2016 | 9 Feb 2017 | 2,247 |
| Baleno | 10 Feb 2016 | 12 Jan 2017 | 2,247 |
| Swift | 3 Feb 2017 | 13 Mar 2017 | 2,247 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.