NHTSA recall 12V397000

Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

August 14, 2012report date

101,688units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 2005 Suzuki Reno, 2006 Suzuki Reno.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V397000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.