Maruti Suzuki Swift, Dzire recalled: 1,279 units affected, is yours one of them

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is recalling 1,279 units of new Swift and Dzire models to inspect for a possible fault in the airbag controller units, said a company statement, adding that it will proactively and voluntarily undertake a recall for 1,279 vehicles (566 new Swift and 713 new Dzire) manufactured between May 7 to July 5, 2018.

"Recall campaigns are undertaken globally to rectify faults that may be potential safety defects. Starting July 25, 2018, owners of the vehicles included in this recall campaign will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki dealers for inspection and replacement of the faulty part free of cost," according to the statement.

Earlier in May, MSI had asked customers of 52,686 new Swift and Baleno models to undertake a service campaign to inspect for a possible fault in brake vacuum hose. The company, however, stated that the exercise did not amount to a recall as the issue did not relate to safety.

Notably, automobile manufacturers in India follow a voluntary recall policy adopted by industry body SIAM in July 2012, under which if a company is of the opinion that there is a manufacturing defect that compromises safety of vehicles, it will voluntarily rectify the problem free of cost to the customer. 

Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday announced the launch of its advanced telematics solution ‘Suzuki Connect’ for its NEXA customers. ‘Suzuki Connect’ aims to enhance user convenience and experience through advanced technology for emergency alerts, vehicle tracking, live vehicle status, and preventive maintenance calls. 

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‘Suzuki Connect’ will be available as an option that can be installed by customers in their cars across NEXA network in the country. Once installed and connected with smartphone through the Nexa App, customers can experience its features like emergency alerts, vehicle tracking, driving behaviour analysis, car assistance,  driving analytics report amongst a host of other features.