1997 Suzuki Swift

Recalls

1 recall names the 1997 Suzuki Swift. Newest first.

• Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

  Oct 6, 1998NHTSA 98V2250021,198 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. until the vehicle IS serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train3
2. Air bags1

Latest complaints

• Aug 2, 2001TXCrash3 injuries
  Air bags

  After the crash the airbag deployed very slightly, smoke started coming out from the steering wheel.

• Jul 27, 2000NYCrash1 injury
  Power train

  From park to neutral car down a hill, across a yard, across a street and hit a pole. No keys were in the vehicle, automatic car, totalled lost

• Feb 9, 2000PA
  Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator

  Recall # 98v225002. parts are not available. *ak

• Nov 17, 1998FL
  Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly

  Recall 98v225002. The shift lever will move freely without depressing the brakes or the button. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Parts are not available, other incidents occur than what are included in the recall. *ak

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.
• 6092433Speical service campaign for vehicles exhibiting a condition with the automatic transmission shift lever that apepars to be in park position, but can easily be removed from the park position without the use of the key, the transmission lever detent button, or depressing the service brake pedal.
• 610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty.
• 602762Removal procedures for the automatic transmission shift lever.

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