By THATCAR.co.za
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is calling on all Suzuki Grand Vitara owners to take note of a recall affecting their vehicles.
LET’S FILL YOU IN
According to the NCC, “The low fuel warning light may not turn on as the fuel level decreases.”
This means the driver may not be alerted that the fuel level is low, which could result in the vehicle running out of fuel, causing the engine to stall and preventing it from starting.
A total of 543 Grand Vitara models sold through Suzuki dealerships nationwide from May 2025 are affected.
Now, with petrol prices as high as they are, you really do need that warning.
Because we see some interesting things at petrol stations — R70 fill-ups and all.
Maybe the problem started because people were driving around permanently on the reserve tank?
Ha ha, we joke.
The NCC says:
“Consumers who own the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to their nearest authorised Suzuki dealership for a fuel gauge inspection.”
If you own an affected Grand Vitara, take it to your nearest Suzuki dealership.
It’s free.
You won’t pay a single cent — which is good, because then you can actually fill up the tank when you leave the dealership.
If you want more information or want to check whether your vehicle has been affected by a recall, you can contact ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.
IN CLOSING
Please don’t see a recall as a bad thing, or as a bad reflection on a car manufacturer.
Actually, it can be a good thing.
Manufacturers identify a problem and rectify it, without you having to start World War Z with the manufacturer just to get your fuel light fixed.
And here’s another thing:
Even if your car is out of warranty, you can still take it in if there is a recall affecting your vehicle.
So, if you have a second car, or you’ve just bought a second-hand car, it’s worth contacting the dealership and asking:
“Are there any outstanding recalls on this vehicle?”
And if there are, ask whether the work has been carried out.
If it hasn’t, the recall work should be attended to by the manufacturer/dealer at no cost to you, subject to the terms of the specific recall.
BUT WAIT…
In the case of the Suzuki, the fuel gauge itself works, right?
So, what exactly is the problem?
