Suzuki Recall 12V397000: Electrical System, Wiring, Interior/under Dash

NHTSA recall 12V397000 · announced August 14, 2012 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 101,688 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Suzuki's recall campaign number is NU.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Suzuki Forenza
• 2005 Suzuki Forenza
• 2006 Suzuki Forenza
• 2005 Suzuki Reno
• 2006 Suzuki Reno

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.