Recall 14V262000: 2004–2008 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model

Report received

May 19, 2014

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

184,244vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Suzuki Forenza63 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki Forenza156 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki Forenza280 complaints
• 2007 Suzuki Forenza256 complaints
• 2008 Suzuki Forenza152 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki Reno32 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki Reno63 complaints
• 2007 Suzuki Reno55 complaints
• 2008 Suzuki Reno23 complaints