Maruti Suzuki India has issued a recall for the new Swift hatchback and new Dzire sedan to inspect for a possible fault in the Airbag Controller Unit. A total of 1,279 vehicles – 566 new Swifts and 713 new Dzires – manufactured between May 7, 2018 and July 5, 2018 are affected in this recall.

Starting today, owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki dealers for inspection and replacement of the faulty part free of cost. They can also visit the company website (MSIL Link on www.marutisuzuki.com) and fill in the chassis number (for new Swift – MBH and for new Dzire – MA3 followed by 14 digit alpha-numeric number) on the computer screen to check. The chassis number is embossed on the vehicle ID plate and is also in the vehicle invoice / registration documents.

Recall campaigns are undertaken globally to rectify faults that may be potential safety defects.