suzuki ingnis problem

[thwang]

hi all
the wife has a ingnis thats 4 years old and the LHS drive shaft has popped out twice i,ve just checked on the internet and its a fault with the circlip. phones suzuki and they are unawhear of the problem where do we stand.
simon

[AshG]

unless it has got a 5 year warranty then i would say you dont have a leg to stand on.

pop down the local motor factors and get a replacement. is it the gearbox side or the wheel side that has come out?

[thwang]

hi ash
gear box side just checked on vosa it is a problem the circlip has been letting go

Vehicle Details
Reference : R/2005/120
Manufacturer Ref : 4W/CB/
Make: SUZUKI
Model : Ignis Sport
Launch Date : 10/10/2005
Numbers Involved : 1915
Build Start Date : 01/08/2003
Build End Date : 09/01/2004
Recall Details
Concern : DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED
Description : Left hand inner drive shaft joint retaining Circlip is of incorrect specification, this may result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position. Under high speed driving conditions incorrect holding force of joint will result in loss of drive.
Remedial Action : Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace with new quality assured circlip.
Vehicle Id : JSAFHV81S00100028 to JSAFHV81S00104982

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SUZUKI - IGNIS
so hopefully they should fix it for free
simon

[Enoch]

Print that out, take it down to your local dealer and ask them to fix it. If they don't then contact trading standards. They should fix it if it's a known defect, it does not sound like an expensive fix so can't see them fighting too hard.
Best of luck.