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  Safety Recalls of Suzuki Swift Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Suzuki Swift. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Suzuki Swift.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V225002; Oct. 6, 1998

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Suzuki Swift
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V103008; May. 24, 1995

The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 1989 Suzuki Samurai, 1990 Suzuki Samurai, 1991 Suzuki Samurai, 1989 Suzuki Sidekick, 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, 1991 Suzuki Sidekick, 1989 Suzuki Swift, 1990 Suzuki Swift, 1991 Suzuki Swift
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press. " if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V189000; Nov. 30, 1993

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Suzuki Swift, 1990 Suzuki Swift, 1991 Suzuki Swift, 1992 Suzuki Swift, 1993 Suzuki Swift
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V286000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Suzuki Swift Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 3, 2000   Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 1,593
Oct. 6, 1998   Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch 1,198
May. 24, 1995   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 127,155
Nov. 30, 1993   Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 38,229


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Suzuki Swift Model Years

Model# Recalls
2000 Suzuki Swift 1
1997 Suzuki Swift 1
1993 Suzuki Swift 1
1992 Suzuki Swift 1
1991 Suzuki Swift 2
1990 Suzuki Swift 2
1989 Suzuki Swift 2