Over 87,000 Units Of Maruti S-Presso And Eeco Have Been Recalled
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Over 87,000 Units Of Maruti S-Presso And Eeco Have Been Recalled

Over 87,000 Units Of Maruti S-Presso And Eeco Have Been Recalled

The recall covers units of these two models manufactured between July 5, 2021 and February 15, 2023

Maruti S-Presso and Eeco

  • The recall is due to a possible fault in a part of the steering rod tie of these vehicles.

  • The defective part may break or affect the vehicle’s handling

  • Maruti will call the owners of the affected units to conduct the inspection.

  • The defective part will be replaced free of cost.

Maruti Suzuki India has issued a recall for a total of 87,599 units of the Maruti S-Presso and Maruti Eeco. The recall specifically pertains to vehicles manufactured between July 5, 2021 and February 15, 2023.

The recall comes as a result of a potential fault in a component of the steering rod tie that could impact the vehicle’s handling and may even break in rare cases. Maruti Suzuki India will be contacting the owners of the affected units and conducting inspections. The faulty component will be replaced at no additional cost.

Previous Recalls

Maruti S-Presso Interior

The Maruti S-Presso and Maruti Eeco were previously subject to a recall in January 2023 due to a suspected issue with the airbag control module. Maruti Suzuki India resolved that problem without any cost to the owners.

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What S-Presso And Eeco Offer

Maruti Eeco Engine

The Maruti S-Presso is a compact hatchback positioned above the Alto in the Maruti lineup. It is equipped with a 1.0-liter petrol engine (68PS/90Nm) paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. Additionally, a CNG variant is available, which delivers reduced power outputs of 56.69PS and 82Nm and can only be paired with the 5-speed manual.

On the other hand, the Maruti Eeco is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and is equipped with a 1.2-liter petrol engine that produces 81PS and 104.4Nm. The CNG variant of the Eeco offers a slightly reduced power output of 72PS and 95Nm. Both the petrol and CNG versions are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Prices

The Maruti S-Presso is priced between Rs 4.26 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh, while the Maruti Eeco is priced between Rs 5.27 lakh and Rs 6.53 lakh. The Maruti S-Presso competes directly with the Renault Kwid, while there are no direct rivals for the Maruti Eeco in the Indian market.

All prices are ex-showroom

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