1997 SUZUKI SWIFT Recall

Campaign:: 98V225002 on 10/06/1998
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Manufactured:: 06/30/1996 - 03/09/1997
Affected:: 1,198
Defect:: 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:: 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.
Correction:: 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).

1997 SUZUKI SWIFT TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: TS31810078
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Removal procedures for the automatic transmission shift lever. *yc
Bulletin:: SW07
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt
Bulletin:: TS31810078
Component:: 103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Summary:: 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
Bulletin:: 0204145
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Correct coolant usage. *eh