The 1989 Suzuki Swift has two recalls, both involving the hood latch system, where a failure can allow the hood to fly up while driving and block the driver's forward view.
In one case, cracks can develop in the inner hood panel and prevent the hood striker from fully engaging the latch when the hood is closed. In the other, which affects vehicles originally sold in certain Canadian provinces, the secondary hood latch can corrode and seize, leaving only the primary latch as the barrier against the hood opening at speed. Both conditions carry the same risk: the hood lifting unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary hood latch can corrode and seize partially or fully. If the primary latch isn't properly locked, the hood may open while driving.
What the fix does
The latch mechanism will be inspected and lubricated. An underhood maintenance label will be installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Cracks in the inner hood panel can prevent the hood striker from properly engaging the hood latch when closed, potentially causing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker to the hood panel, and ensure the three existing hood latch bolts are properly tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
