Maruti Suzuki, country’s largest car maker, on Tuesday announced recall for 33,098 units of its popular small car models, Alto 800 and Alto K10, for a possible problem in the right side door.
The company “will proactively inspect and replace the ‘right hand door latch assembly’ of 33,098 vehicles manufactured between December 8, 2014 and February 18, 2015.”
The number includes 19,780 units of Alto 800 and 13,318 units of Alto K10.
“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,” the car maker explained.
Although it is a rare condition, but in view of customer safety, the company is undertaking replacement of the door latch assembly, proactively, it added.
Owners of all the affected vehicles will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki dealers and technicians will inspect the condition and carry out the necessary replacement free of cost.
Additionally, people who bought Alto 800 or Alto K10 on or after December 8, 2014, can check the company’s website to ascertain if their car is among the affected vehicles.
