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2004-2006 Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki Reno recall: headlights

American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on August 14, 2012. It covers about 101,688 vehicles.

vehicles affected
101,688
reported
Aug 14, 2012
owners notified
Sep 25, 2012
related complaints
95

Exterior lighting: headlights

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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V397000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 95 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 12V397000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki Reno headlights?

Yes. Recall 12V397000, reported on August 14, 2012, covers about 101,688 vehicles.

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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