Suzuki Forenza, Reno (2004-2006): Exterior lighting
Recall 12V397000 · Aug 14, 2012 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
101,688
vehicles affected
101,688
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V397000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2012
- Maker
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 101,688
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights; Electrical system > Wiring > Interior/under dash
- Model years
- 2004-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V397000?
2 models: Suzuki Forenza (2004-2006), Suzuki Reno (2005-2006), about 101,688 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V397000?
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.
What can happen?
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.