Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V452000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 09/23/2003 to 01/18/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 93963 | 10/31/2007 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 09/25/2007 | 09/25/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. the recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of october 2007 and concluding by the end of january 2008;. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall no. nb.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V397000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 101688 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/14/2012 | 08/14/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suzuki will notify owners, and suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki's recall campaign number is nu.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE07039 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 07/24/2007 | 10/02/2007 | HEADLIGHT / DRL MALFUNCTION | 07V452000 | |
| On september 25, 2007, suzuki notified the agency that it will recall model years 2004 -2006 forenza and reno vehicles to correct a defect that can result in loss of headlight and/or drl function.this recall affects 93,963 vehicles.nhtsa assigned number 07v-452 for this recall.nhtsa's investigation initially focused on 2005 forenzas, then expanded it to 2004-2005 forenzas (total of 58,448 vehicles). suzuki broadened the recall scope to cover 2004-2006 forenzas & renos (93,963 vehicles).the wiring harness behind the instrument panel contains a splice pack to connect the power circuit wires for low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps (drl).increased resistance due to poor contact between terminals can generate heat which can lead to melting of the splice pack in the area of wires and the loss of headlight and/or drl function. for the remedy, dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drls free of charge.suzuki's recall campaign (manufacturer recall no. nb) is expected to start at the end of october 2007.customers may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/12/2013 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Back in nov 2012 i took my 2005 suzuki forenza in for a recall repair as suggested the recall was on the wiring harness that put the headlights on and off (i had been having trouble with my headlights popping on and off at random times) so after i obeyed the recall i noticed that the problem was fixed so in jan 12 2013 my car was sitting at a local applebees parking lot completely turned off nothing plugged in no lighters in the car just sitting there when someone ran into the restaurant and shouted whose gold suzuki is that? its on fire needless to say when i ran out the dashboard was completely in flames the fire dept came to rescue and at my request a fire investigator investigated the incident and concluded that the fire started as a result of a electrical short in the wiring harness...(yes the recalled'' fixed part) the actually dealership that fixed the recalled part has already stated that they arent taking responsibility for it & i am waiting to suzuki corporate to conclude their findings i truly hope suzuki does the right thing in this unfortunate matter if not i am prepared to take legal action but im praying they will do the right thing and take responsibility. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| After first purchasing the car, there were problems accelerating and then car failed. power steering had to be fixed, timing belt replaced. a few months later speakers started to go in and out, radio lights come on and off, etc. in 2010 headlights failed. being a broke college student i rode with my brights for almost a year until i looked up the recall online and got that fixed at the dealership. 2011 replaced speakers, still don't work on entire right side of car and back of driver side. one speaker works, very weak and sometimes goes out completely. interior lights go in and out. started to leak oil, had to have head gasket replaced under warranty, then had to have radiator hose replaced. 2012 timing belt pops, engine damaged costing almost $2000. today december 2012, radiator cracks all the way open in the middle of holiday traffic. terrible horrible car to be a 2005. seems like i can't go a month without something else going wrong. feels unsafe at all times! *tr | |||
| 06/17/2009 | 55000 | ||
| After first purchasing the car, there were problems accelerating and then car failed. power steering had to be fixed, timing belt replaced. a few months later speakers started to go in and out, radio lights come on and off, etc. in 2010 headlights failed. being a broke college student i rode with my brights for almost a year until i looked up the recall online and got that fixed at the dealership. 2011 replaced speakers, still don't work on entire right side of car and back of driver side. one speaker works, very weak and sometimes goes out completely. interior lights go in and out. started to leak oil, had to have head gasket replaced under warranty, then had to have radiator hose relplaced. 2012 timing belt pops, engine damaged costing almost $2000. today december 2012, radiator cracks all the way open in the middle of holiday traffic. terrible horrible car to be a 2005. seems like i can't go a month without something else going wrong. feels unsafe at all times! | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 3 | ||
| 2005 suzuki forenza. consumer writes in regards to malfunction of vehicle driving lights. *smd the consumer stated she received a recall notice in september 2012 and responded immediately by calling the department with her information regarding the expensive repair bill from january 2012, when the said recall had in fact disabled the driving lights on her vehicle. the consumer submitted all of the required paperwork to be reviewed for reimbursement. the beginning of january was her first experience with the driving lights shutting off, while driving in the dark at 60 mph. within 10 to 15 minutes the lights came back on, but a few minutes later they shut off again. the consumer had various individuals check for a loose connection to the lights, but no one could find anything, because the problem was hidden within the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they diagnosed the problem as a melted splice pack. the customer relations contacted the consumer and informed her the problem she experienced back in january did pertain to the recall and out of the $513.60 bill, should would only receive $75. the representative stated the mechanic was not aware of the problem and had to spend time diagnosing the issue which took him four hours. she then informed the consumer that with the information from the recall notice, the same repair could have been fixed in less than an hour, which was the amount that would be refunded. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Air bag light on since bought car in 2006. wiring for airbags has been replaced once still an issue at owner expense. outlet and lighter stop working year after car was bought. headlight wiring replace twice and day lights still only comes on some times. *tr | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 99000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the exterior lights became inoperable and would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 99000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle exterior lights were inoperable and were not illuminate at all. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic the vehicle was not repair and there no diagnosed of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. lg | |||
| 01/05/2012 | |||
| Headlight switch has melted wires now the headlights will not work. there was a recall to fix melted wires in a splice pack but suzuki will not honor it because now the wires are melted in the headlight switch. this is a fire hazard and they should be held accountable. | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 55000 | ||
| I called the suzuki corporate office because my 2005 suzuki forenza head lamps go on and off. they re-called this in 2007, i did not own it then but they claim the car was fixed under the re-call. they told me that i need to travel 2 hours to get it diagnosed again and must pay for it.........this is absolutely crap........ what recourse do i have.........short of suing them when we get into an accident when the lights go out on a dark road in the middle of the night. which trust me i will do if that happens! | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Both headlights fail to turn on upon starting the car. in addition, the airbag warring light all of a sudden came on and stays on. | |||
| 04/29/2008 | 36000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact had the headlights repaired under recall campaign number 07v452000, which was to repaired the wiring harness for the headlights, has failed. the vehicle has no daytime running lights or head lights, however the high beams work. once the wiring harness cools off the lights come back on, but they fail when the vehicle is warm. the dealer stated they cannot do another repair under the same recall, but they were aware that the repair does not work. the failure mileage was 36000 and the current mileage was 93000.rl | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 103000 | ||
| The headlamps on the car do not work all i can use are the high beams, the insde lighting for the radio do not work either and the paint is peeling off the car | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 62000 | 1 | 09/20/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. she had her vehicle repaired according to recall notice number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) in december 2009. while driving approximately 35 mph at night, the head-lights failed without warning. she had to use the high beams to get home. she took the vehicle back to the dealership and had them replaced at her expense. she referenced the prior recall and was told that the failure was not related to the recall. she had not called the manufacturer to-date. the current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000- updated 1/11/09 *cn updated 01/14/10.*jb | |||
| 08/12/2008 | 37400 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa campaign #: 07v452000. although the dealer supposedly corrected the problem on the wiring harness, i believe that it may not have been properly repaired because the same indicator instrument panel light is again malfunctioning. after repair of the harness, the mentioned light indicator again worked properly, whereas before the repair it was not. i spoke with both the dealer and suzuki corporate, and they tell me that there is not a low beam indicator light on my car. however, after driving my car for more than three years i know that when the dll lights are not used, (amber) the low beam indicator light (green) comes on. unless it is quite dark out, i cannot tell if my headlights are on. suzuki in brea, ca suggested that i get out of my car and look to see if my headlights are on. and the dealer told me that i can tell if my headlights are on because the dll light is off. the indicator light may be a dummy light, but it is the only way that i know my headlights are on and working properly. i would like a directive to have to have my wiring harness re-inspected. they cite lack the lack of warranty to look at anything, otherwise the cost is $100.00. i say this because my airbag light is always on, but for them to look at my airbag, i was told it would cost me $100.00 i really want to order a new one but they will not do that without the charge to look at it. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2005 suzuki forenza with recall for lowbeam and running lights. consumer states that the dealer informed her of another recall for the water pump when getting the recall for the lights repaired. *kb the consumer wanted to know why the recall for the water pump was not listed. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/12/2006 | 15700 | 1 | 10/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights illuminated constantly while the vehicle was turned off, and the key was out of the ignition. there was no depression of the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 5 | 01/11/2005 | |
| 2005 suzuki forenza stalled without warning. consumer would like it replaced under lemon law. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle would shift back and fourth while driving. the dealer found internal transmission failure. while driving, the engine would loose power. the dealer found the brake light sticking from the switch. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 3 | ||
| 2005 suzuki forenza. consumer writes in regards to malfunction of vehicle driving lights. *smd the consumer stated she received a recall notice in september 2012 and responded immediately by calling the department with her information regarding the expensive repair bill from january 2012, when the said recall had in fact disabled the driving lights on her vehicle. the consumer submitted all of the required paperwork to be reviewed for reimbursement. the beginning of january was her first experience with the driving lights shutting off, while driving in the dark at 60 mph. within 10 to 15 minutes the lights came back on, but a few minutes later they shut off again. the consumer had various individuals check for a loose connection to the lights, but no one could find anything, because the problem was hidden within the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they diagnosed the problem as a melted splice pack. the customer relations contacted the consumer and informed her the problem she experienced back in january did pertain to the recall and out of the $513.60 bill, should would only receive $75. the representative stated the mechanic was not aware of the problem and had to spend time diagnosing the issue which took him four hours. she then informed the consumer that with the information from the recall notice, the same repair could have been fixed in less than an hour, which was the amount that would be refunded. *jb | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 37000 | 3 | 05/31/2007 |
| The first time i had a problem was with the automatic lights, they would come on when they wanted to after two months of buying the car. i did not do nothing about that, then i was driving and went to turn on my high beams and the lights went out all together no lights what's so ever, but then messed with switch and they came back on. then just the other day i was leaving a friends house and i had high beams but no regular headlights. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2007 | 41000 | 1 | 02/23/2007 |
| I have a 2005 suzuki forenza. i purchased the vehicle used. i have no daytime running lights and i have no low beam headlights. i have to drive with my high beams on. i have been searching online and have found a suzuki forum and in the forum many people have indicated that this headlight problem is a known problem. i do find a complaint here where a single mom has a similar problem and suzuki refuses to fix it. i can't find any recalls for this problem. isn't the manufacturer responsible for manufacturer defects? can someone please help me? | |||
| 04/22/2007 | 13041 | 12 | 08/18/2005 |
| Having trouble with my 2005 suzuki forenza and was wondering if your site could assist me. i took it back for numerous occasions for air bag sensor,headlight failure,key not being able to come out of ignition,and unable to move gearshift out of park without putting a key in console gearshift.dealership wants to charge me for labor. i am a single mother and i need advise on what i should do.they don't want to let me trade it in without $3,000. i think its wrong to do something like taking advantage of people.i have to drive 60 miles to the dealership and gas is three dollars a gallon.i'm fed up and any help in this matter would be appreciated thank you angela young | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 04/22/2006 | 53000 | 2 | 03/09/2005 |
| My complaint about my suzuki,forenza is that i have taken it to the dealership at least twice for a sensor problem. my sensor for my day time lights constantly goes out and comes on whenever it wants. the second time i took it to the dealership they said they put on a new one but even now it constantly goes out then back on again; i cannot take it back to have it looked at because they say my warranty is over; also my low beam headlights no longer work because of a wiring problem the exists. someone looked at the problem and said it was a wire that lays against a part of the engine that goes to the low beam lights and it burned out. one day i notice smoke coming from the engine and i thought it needed oil. the next day i had no low beam lights to use. i can only use my high beam now because the dealer said my warranty ran out. this car is only 2 years old and i bought it with only 5 miles on it. those wiring should not be defective as of yet. i found out from a co-worker who has a forenza is having the same problem; he cannot use his low beam lights anymore and his warranty is over; he has to use his high beam also. phone interview update (8-may-07): the complainant indicated that sometimes even the high beams do not work now. | |||