Suzuki Swift 2000

Model Swift made in 2000 by Suzuki got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seats. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 1,3 engine.

Model 2000

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
1,3 4Automatic, 3 gearsF30/34/3233,54/44,1/37,59Regular562SUBCOMPACT CARS
1,3 4Manual, 5 gearsF36/42/3940,28/54,2/45,55Regular461SUBCOMPACT CARS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
00V286000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.from 08/01/1999 to 02/28/2000V (Vehicle)159311/13/2000MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.10/03/200010/19/2000571225
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be sent a new owner's manual that contains the information as required by fmvss no. 225.
NotesOwner 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SW0705/04/2000610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt05/04/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
020414510014817Correct coolant usage. *eh05/10/2005
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SA2503/15/2000621493Subject regarding corrections to the child restraint anchorage systems section of the 2000 owner's manual. *tt09/25/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
04/28/2002103/01/2001
 While at an intersection and at a light, vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. as a result, driver's side and passenger's side seats fell back, resulting in major injuries to passengers. also, vehicle totaled. *ak *tt