NHTSA Recall 00V286000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V286000; Date: Oct. 3, 2000
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Suzuki Swift
Component: Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,593
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225. S12, "child restraint anchorage systems. " the owner's manuals accompanying these vehicles do not have certain written instructions as required by the standard.
How to Fix:
Owners will be sent a new owner's manual that contains the information as required by fmvss no. 225.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 13, 2000
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