1993 Suzuki Swift
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 Suzuki Swift. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Suzuki Swift. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Vehicle hood latch unlocks, causing the hood to open up. consumer has made contact with the dealership, but problem still occurs. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicle was involved n a rear end collision. upon impact the seatback broke, throwing the driver out of the vehicle. the vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has been notified. *Ak driver was throwm against parts of the car. The driver ended up hanging out of the vehicles back hatch which was flung open. jn
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The door handle latches have been broken and replaced (3) times. The right front passenger side door, 8//9/94 & 8/20/96 and the left front door 9/21/96. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Structure › Body › Door
Failure on the driver and passenger side seat belts, seat belts come out of the buckle, passenger and driver side door failure can not open from the inside. tt
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
The turn signal broke fell off. tt
- Structure › Body › Hood
The hood of the truck doesn't close right and it shakes like it wants to open. Please describe. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission was eating the gear. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10014817Correct coolant usage.
- 39602Change in tightening torque of oil drain plug. *Tw
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