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Suzuki Swift Recall 00V286: Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

NHTSA campaign 00V286, reported October 3, 2000, 1,593 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V286AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Problem
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.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW OWNER'S MANUAL THAT CONTAINS THE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 225.
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).

Affected vehicles

Suzuki Swift2000