Recall Detail

SUZUKI / SWIFT / 1990

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 18881 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SUZUKI
Recalled Component Id: 000006850000013599000000293 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: SWIFT Model Year: 1990
NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V189000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Manufacturer That Filed Report: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Start date of Manufacturing: -- End date of Manufacturing: --
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 38229
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Jan, 06 1994 Recall Initiator: ODI
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Suzuki Motor USA, LLC Report Received Date: Nov, 30 1993
Record Creation date : Dec, 01 1993 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. if cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed. Consequence Summary: An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion. this could obstruct the driver's view and could cause a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary : Suzuki will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened. Recall Notes: System:structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact suzuki service center at 1-714-996-7040. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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