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NHTSA recall 93V189000

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Suzuki Swift

Reported Nov 30, 199338,229 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The 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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Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki Swift
19891990199119921993

Notes

System:structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact suzuki service center at 1-714-996-7040. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.