Hood Striker - Campaign L4: Overview

TSB No. TS 1-12 12173
Section Title: Body & Frame

Division: Automotive
Category: Technical

SUBJECT:
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN: L4, HOOD STRIKER

MODEL: ALL
YEAR: 1989 - 1993

CONDITION:
The hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when closed. This could result in a hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion, and could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

CAUSE:
The hood striker assembly attachment spot welds may be misaligned which would allow cracks to initiate on the hood inner panel.

CORRECTION:
Install two (2) bolts, washers, and lock nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood innerpanel. Check the torque of the three (3) hood latch assembly retaining bolts.

NOTE:
For claim submission information, see Service Campaign Bulletin # SC-06.

AFFECTED VEHICLE

All 1989 - 1992 Swifts built in Japan and 1993 Swifts built in Japan up to and including the following Vehicle Identification Number:

~JS2AC35S_P5101225

~JS2AC34S_P5100444

~JS2AE35S_P5102529

All 1990 - 1992 Swifts built in Canada and 1993 Swifts built in Canada up to and including the following Vehicle Identification Number:

~2S2AC35S_P6601357





Required Parts

Special Tool Required:





Each Suzuki dealer will be shipped one (1) special nut holder tool free of charge. Additional tools may be purchased through normal parts ordering procedures under part # 99963-00021.