2005 Suzuki Forenza Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 14V262000May 19, 2014184,244 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008, Reno 2005–2008

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 12V397000Aug 14, 2012101,688 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2006, Reno 2005–2006

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 07V452000Sep 25, 200793,963 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting
  Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2006, Reno 2004–2006

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.

  Possible consequence: Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of october 2007 and concluding by the end of january 2008;. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE07039Headlight / drl malfunctionClosed · Jul 24, 2007

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