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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Safety risk
THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
92
69,108 mi
Electrical system
49
65,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
38
46,702 mi
Air bags
29
73,000 mi
Engine
24
75,000 mi
Exterior lighting
16
70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
15
66,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
14
38,588 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
12
40,000 mi
Seat belts
12
60,000 mi
Unknown or other
8
60,379 mi
Air bags: frontal
7
13,000 mi
Steering
7
44,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
46,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
5
200 mi
Structure
5
11,000 mi
Structure: body: door
4
58,000 mi
Suspension
4
84,000 mi
Tires
4
7,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
34,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
3
30,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
3
40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
2
45,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
90,000 mi
Seats
2
86,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
22,300 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
55,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
65,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
34,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
100,000 mi
Equipment
1
4,645 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
35,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
101,405 mi
Interior lighting
1
40,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
14,870 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
20,000 mi
Service brakes
1
—
Service brakes, electric
1
70,000 mi
Suspension: front
1
4,017 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
56,569 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
14,870 mi
Visibility
1
44,674 mi
The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.