NHTSA recall · Reported August 14, 2012
SUZUKI 2004-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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 …
Suzuki recalled Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno ve….
SUZUKI 2004-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH was recalled by Suzuki in August 14, 2012. Reason: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured …. Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two …. Verify recall #12V397000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Suzuki issued this NHTSA recall-Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured ….
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- August 14, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V397000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12V397000 |
| Date reported | August 14, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 14, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Suzuki |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The…
- Check the recall number (12V397000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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