Recall 12V-397
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 2004 to 2006 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights); Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-397
- Reported
- August 14, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 101,688 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
The risk
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Suzuki's recall campaign number is NU.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki Forenza 2004 to 2006
- Suzuki Reno 2005 to 2006