Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transaxle. The Shift Lever Appears To Be In “Park,” But Can Easily Be Moved From The “Park” Position Without The Use Of The Key, Transaxle Lever Detent Button, Or Depressing The Brake.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SWIFT
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V225002
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Shift Lever Were To Come Out Of “Park” While The Vehicle Is Parked On A Non-Level Surface, The Vehicle Could Roll Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Shifter Assembly. Until The Vehicle Is Serviced, Owners Are Advised When Shifting To “Park,” Always Apply The Park Brake Before Releasing The Service Brake.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19960701
End Of Manufacture
19970310
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1198
Date Owners Notified
19981029
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19981006