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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2006 suzuki forenza. consumer request reimbursement for headlights recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the headlights failed, while driving. according to the repair invoice, the mechanic found the high beams inoperable and found the high and low beams inoperable through a switch, the day time running lights were keeping the low beams on, and the high beams worked through a flash to pass. when the mechanic removed the instrument cluster, there was exposed burnt wiring at the splice. | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) however, the daytime running lights were no longer operable. the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall and that any further repairs would be at her expense. the contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but to no avail. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. kmj | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that she had her vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and since then the daytime running lights no longer function properly. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the campaign id. the contact attempted to contact the manufacturer with no success. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. mh | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Driving down interstate had smell coming from the dash like melting wires. dash high/low beams stopped working, luckily daytime running worked but not good enough to see well at night periodically they will come back on for a few then cut back off. most often they do not come back on at all and doesn't stay on long..afraid of fire or if working going out while driving and wrecking with my kids in the car. we purchased this car last year from a used car dealership and it was fixed under the recall or 07 in jan 2008, called dealerships and suzuki and they are telling me even though there is a new recall out for the same thing.. for 2004-2006 forenzas manufactured between the dates of sept 2003 and march 2006 that my car that was manufactured 11/2005 doesn't fall under the recall? just need to know what to do since its obviously a manufacturer defect. or if maybe some information was crossed and hopefully ours can be fixed under the recall . *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving, both of the head lights failed to function. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated the wires were burned and he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000, exterior lighting. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving, both of the head lights failed to function. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated the wires were burned and he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000, exterior lighting. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. rvk | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving, both of the head lights failed. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the wires were burned out and that he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000, component: exterior lighting. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified but did not respond. the failure mileage was 70,000. ap | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph with the illumination of the headlights and suddenly both headlights failed to operate. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the headlights began to operate. there was a recall related to the malfunction under nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that a diagnostic test must be performed before the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 75,000. | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph with the illumination of the headlights and suddenly both headlights failed to operate. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the headlights began to operate. there was a recall related to the malfunction under nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that a diagnostic test must be performed before the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 75,000. kmj | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph with the illumination of the headlights and suddenly both headlights failed to operate. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting the headlights began to operate. there was a recall related to the malfunction under nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated a diagnostic test must be performed before the recall repair at the owner's expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 75,000. js | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when the brake lights continued to illuminate until the battery drained completely. the vehicle was jump started and taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 95,000. kmj | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off, when the brake lights continued to illuminate until the vehicle's battery drained completely, the vehicle was jump started and taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 95,000. sm. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 15000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated he experienced several electrical failures since 2007, the windows rolled down on their own. on december 1, 2010 the headlights failed and the instrumental panel lights flickered on and off, the battery to fail. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed advised the electrical failure caused the battery failed. the dealer was contact they advised the warranty expired therefore he will be responsible for the diagnosed and repair cost. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealership previously for the failures, the dealer cleared the computer codes, but the failure wasn't correct. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 66,401. li | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving and trying to turn the low and high beams on and then noticed that they failed to turn on. the dealer was informed about the failure and they stated that there was no recall and will charge her for a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20000 and the current mileage was 30000.cv | |||
| 09/18/2010 | 76000 | ||
| The brake light switch on my 2006 sukuzi forenza is malfunctioning due to having become misadjusted while pressing down on the brake pedal. the brake lights stay on when the vehicle is on and while turned off. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| Electrical/exterior lighting: just prior to 10/10/2009, i began noticing my lights were periodically flickering. on oct. 10, 2009, i noticed what smelled like wires burning (electrical burning smell). the following evening i started my car and when i turned on the lights, they didn't come on, however my running lights did come on when i released my break (5 speed), i was also without the use of my hi-beams, however they work when i pull back on my turn signal/hi-beam handle. after doing a little investigation, i found that there was once a recall for this problem, however when i called suzuki, i was of course told that my car was not part of that recall! how nice! the dealer informed me that it would cost not less then $150 to fix! i bought the car brand new in 2006, it is now just over 3 years old! i have never been notified of any recalls, just happened to hear about the door handle recall because i had another issue and had to contact a dealer (not the one i purchased the car from, either) as i have not had the best customer experience with them. my mechanic tried to inquire as to how to obtain the wiring detail for this car so that he could fix the problem, thus saving me a good deal of money...$150! i am a single parent and would hope that a car that is only 3 years old would not have the difficulties this car has had in such a short period of time. for the most part, i have enjoyed the car, but the fact that suzuki is refusing to take responsibility for the faulty manufacturing of this car or at least the exterior lighting is so disheartening to me. this is certainly a road hazard not to mention the safety issue for myself, my children and any passenger i may have. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2006 suzuki forenza. consumer request reimbursement for headlights recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the headlights failed, while driving. according to the repair invoice, the mechanic found the high beams inoperable and found the high and low beams inoperable through a switch, the day time running lights were keeping the low beams on, and the high beams worked through a flash to pass. when the mechanic removed the instrument cluster, there was exposed burnt wiring at the splice. | |||