Maruti Suzuki to Recall Nearly 70,000 Cars: Full Statement

Maruti Suzuki has said it is calling 69,555 diesel cars due to a potentially faulty wiring harness issue. India's largest carmaker has recalled 55,938 units of old Dzire, 12,486 units of old Swift and 1,131 units of Ritz manufactured between March 8, 2010 and August 11, 2013.

Here's the full statement released by the auto major:

Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced that it will proactively inspect and repair the wiring harness fitment of 69,555 diesel vehicles (55,938 units of Old Dzire, 12,486 units of Old Swift and 1,131 units of Ritz) manufactured between 8th March 2010 and 11th August 2013.

This exercise is limited to vehicles within the above specified range and does not pertain to any other vehicle of the Company or its exports.

This exercise does not pertain to any other model of the Company or its exports.

Maruti Suzuki dealers will contact owners of all the affected vehicles. The Dealer workshop technicians will inspect the wiring harness fitment condition and carry out the necessary repairs, free of cost.

The problem was noticed based on feedback monitoring and internal checks by the Company. Accordingly proactive action has been initiated in the interest of customers.

Users of Maruti Suzuki diesel cars (Old Dzire, Old Swift and Ritz) can check the Company's website www.marutisuzuki.com to ascertain if their vehicle is among the above mentioned vehicles. This information will be available immediately on the website.

The customer is requested to fill in the chassis number (MA3 or MBH followed by 14 digit alpha-numeric number) on the computer screen. The chassis number is embossed on the vehicle ID plate and is also in the vehicle invoice / registration documents.

Customers may also contact the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer workshop to ascertain if their vehicle is among the above vehicles.