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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V397📅 Aug 14, 2012

2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza & 2005–2006 Suzuki Reno recall: lights

⚠️ What's 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 1-877-697-8985.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V397000
Manufacturer recall #
NU
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
101,688
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-877-697-8985
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 25, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V397 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V397?

2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza & 2005–2006 Suzuki Reno. 101,688 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-697-8985.