NHTSA Recall 00V286000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,593 vehicles. It affects 2000 Suzuki Swift.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V286000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | October 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V286000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.