Suzuki Verona recalls

What is wrong

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

Risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.

Recall number 14V363000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, the power steering pump pulley may separate from the power steering pump due to inadequate wall thickness of the pulley.

Risk

This condition can cause the power steering pump drive belt to disconnect resulting in heavy steering, and can lead to engine overheating or to battery discharge and engine stall.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley and, if necessary, replace it. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 05V507000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.

Risk

If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. This condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 05V022000 · Recall details

What is wrong

In certain passenger vehicles, a fault in the adaptive fuel control logic can cause some vehicles to use air/fuel ratios during deceleration that are lean enough to cause engine stalling.

Risk

Engine stalling could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) on affected vehicles. The recall began on september 14, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 04V396000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.

Risk

If the driver's air bag deploys improperly during a frontal vehicle crash, the driver could be severely injured or killed.

Remedy

Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on october 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. All forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no owner notifications necessary for the forenza model vehicles. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 03V426000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain passenger vehicles may have a mislocated sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. This condition can prevent the driver's seat belt tongue from being inserted into the buckle.

Risk

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. Owner notification began september 4, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 03V333000 · Recall details