NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki has announced to recall over 33,098 units of Alto 800 and Alto K10 in connection with a problem highlighted in right door of the cars. The vehicles affected are manufactured between December 8 last year and February 18 this year.
The company said it will inspect and replace the “right hand door latch assembly” on a total of 33,098 vehicles. Giving details about the problem, Maruti said, “From customer perspective, there is no concern if the right-hand side door (front and rear) is completely latched. If however, the door is half-latched, then the door may open if pressure is applied from inside. Although it is a rare condition, but in view of customer safety, the company is undertaking replacement of the door latch assembly, proactively.”
The company said no incidents have been reported in relation to the issue. “The problem was noticed on the basis of internal quality checks undertaken by the company. Accordingly, proactive action has been initiated in the interest of customers.
