2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki Reno recall: headlights

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 19, 2014. It covers about 184,244 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 184,244
reported: May 19, 2014
owners notified: Oct 29, 2014
related complaints: 129

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
Risk: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.

Recall number 14V262000

Affected vehicles

Suzuki Forenza 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Suzuki Reno 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 129 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 14V262000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki Reno headlights?

Yes. Recall 14V262000, reported on May 19, 2014, covers about 184,244 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V262000?

Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.

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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