Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SWIFT
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
93V189000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38229
Date Owners Notified
19940106
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19931130