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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V333000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 06/16/2003 to 08/26/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4548 | 09/04/2003 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 09/08/2003 | 09/16/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles may have a mislocated sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. this condition can prevent the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. owner notification began september 4, 2003. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall no. k4.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 0402274 | 01/01/2004 | 10006239 | Slow and/or incomplete retraction of seat belts. *tt | 04/26/2004 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0109043 | 09/11/2003 | 10004640 | Driver's seat belt latch plate/tongue will not insert into the seat belt buckle. safety recall campaign. *tt | 12/29/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/21/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. the contact stated that all three rear seats belts on the vehicle have failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the seat belts would have to be replaced. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 200,000.rl | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 2 | ||
| The seat belts in the back seat will not work properly. i have 2 out of the 3 to lock up and not work. i have a 4yr old and now she must ride by the door due to the malfunction of the other two seatbelts. i have had so much trouble out of this car and it was bought new. it surges and has almost got me and my child killed. i had it in the shop for over a month and still have issues. they say it doesn't happen when they drive it. like it is in my head. i don't recommend suzuki to anyone! *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 2400 | 5 | |
| Consumer stated that when driving, the vehicle just shutdown. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they had it for over a week and the consumer was afraid to get back into it because she thought she may get killed. *ak the electronic key would not open the vehicle and it would relock itself continuously at least three times before the consumer could enter, the seat belt would disengage itself, there was a stalling problem, the dealer suggested that the vehicle would adjust itself while in motion, and the a/c would choke. *sc *jb pe04062_cat | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1 | 03/12/2006 | |
| All the seat in the backseat except the middle belt have stopped working. the middle seatbelt is started to show sign of malfunction. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | 04/28/2004 | |
| 2004 suzuki verona ex developed problems with the seat belt equipment.*mr the rear seat belts would become too tight to withstand around one's neck. the dealer stated when the seat belts were pulled all the way out, they would enter the ratchet. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 11/30/2004 | ||
| I purchased a new 2004 suzuki verona in dec of 2004. i have a 6 year old who by law must be in a belt positioning booster seat in the rear seat. this vehicle is completely incompatible with every booster seat on the market. the rear seat bite is too narrow and the seat belt (receiving end) is too short. i brought this serious problem to the attention of the dealership (huntington kia/suzuki on long island, ny)they were of absolutely no assistance. in fact their advice was completely contrary to all manufacurer's instructions. i then contacted suzuki corp. and was told there was no remedy to my problem. they do not manufacture seat belt extenders for the rear seat belts (which may or may not be a solution???) i have sent a complaint to the ntsb who referred me to the nhtsa this is my 2nd correspondance with you. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 4 | ||
| Consumer stated the seat belt locked in the retractor. can't wear the seat belt when riding in the back seat. consumer to the vehicle to the dealer four times. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 5 | 12/13/2003 | |
| Both passenger and driver rear seat belts lock up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic was able could not duplicate the problem. *ak when the rear passenger moved the seat belt became tighter and tighter to the point where the passenger could barely breath. the manufacturer was called twice but they didn't provide any assistance. *nm | |||
| 894 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a seat belt problem. passenger rear seat belts are in an out position, and will not retract.*ak | |||