Suzuki recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
What could happen
If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008
- Suzuki Reno 2005–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V262000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 184,244
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2003 to Jul 30, 2008
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- XA
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Exterior lighting Aug 14, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.