Maruti Suzuki to recall 39,506 units of Grand Vitara: What we know so far

Automaker Maruti Suzuki said on Friday it will recall 39,506 units of its Grand Vitara. The company will recall the units of Grand Vitara manufactured between December 9, 2024, to April 29, 2025, Reuters reported.

Why?

Maruti Suzuki cited inaccurate fuel level and warning light in the speedometers of some of the vehicles as the reason behind the decision to recall the cars.

According to the Economc Times, the company said the recall is due to a suspected issue in the fuel level indicator and warning light within the speedometer assembly, which may not accurately show the fuel status.

According to the company, the fuel gauge and warning light in the speedometer assembly may, in some cases, fail to display the correct fuel status.

While the issue is limited to specific batches, Maruti Suzuki has reportedly initiated a precautionary recall to ensure customer safety and vehicle reliability.

Owners of the impacted vehicles will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki–authorised dealer workshops to bring in their cars for inspection and replacement of the faulty part at no cost. The company has urged customers to respond promptly upon receiving the communication.

What's next?

Maruti Suzuki will now connect with the affected vehicle owners for inspection and replacement of the faulty part, free of cost, through its authorized dealer workshops, ET Now reported.

Shares of Maruti Suzuki Ltd. closed at Rs. 15,678 per script on BSE on Friday after an overall decline of ₹76.95 during the day.

Shares of Maruti Suzuki Ltd. closed at Rs. 15,678 per script on BSE on Friday after an overall decline of ₹76.95 during the day.

Moreover, Grand Vitara set a new benchmark in the mid-SUV space by achieving 300,000 sales in just 32 months, Rahul Bharti, ED said in company's Q2 earnings call.

Maruti Suzuki October sales rise 7 pc to 2,20,894 units

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Saturday reported a 7 per cent growth in total sales at 2,20,894 units as compared to 2,06,434 units in the same month last year.

Total domestic sales, including commercial vehicles, stood at an all-time high of 1,80,675 units as against 1,63,130 units in the same month last year, up 10.75 per cent, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 1,76,318 units as against 1,59,591 units in October 2024, up 10.48 per cent, it added.

Sales of utility vehicles, comprising Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris, and XL6, also increased to 77,571 units last month from 70,644 units in the year-ago month.

When was the last recall?

In early 2024, about 16,000 units of Wagon R and Baleno models were recalled due to a potential defect in the fuel pump motor that could cause engine stalling.

(With inputs from agencies)