Suzuki Swift 1997
Model Swift made in 1997 by Suzuki got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 1.3l engine.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 30/34/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 39/43/41 | 43/55/48 | Regular | $ 439 | 3 | 960825 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V225002 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/1996 to 03/10/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1198 | 10/29/1998 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 10/06/1998 | 10/07/1998 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 29, 1998.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 1-714-996-7040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SW07 | 05/04/2000 | 610525 | This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt | 05/04/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0204145 | 10014817 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TS31810078 | 01/01/1998 | 602762 | Removal procedures for the automatic transmission shift lever. *yc | 01/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| TS31810078 | 01/01/1998 | 6092433 | Speical 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 leve | 12/07/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 4 | 02/18/1999 | |
| After the crash the airbag deployed very slightly, smoke started coming out from the steering wheel. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 1 | 04/29/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/03/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Recall # 98v225002. parts are not available. *ak | |||