Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V397000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V397000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2004-2006 forenza and model year 2005-2006 reno vehicles manufactured from september 23, 2003, through march 7, 2006 Includes 101,688 affected units, Loss of low/high beam headlamp function, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2004-2006 forenza and model year 2005-2006 reno vehicles manufactured from september 23, 2003, through march 7, 2006
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.
Corrective Action
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.