2000 Suzuki Swift Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V286000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: November 13th, 2000

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Corrective Summary:
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).