| Make : SUZUKI | Model : SWIFT | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V189000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940106 | Date Received by ODI: 19931130 | Date Added to Database: 19931201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 38229 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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