TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THERE WAS SMOKE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THERE WAS SMOKE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10349670
23,481 miles · Jul 22, 2010
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK THREE YEARS TO CORRECT THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE WIRING SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE REMAINED ILLUM…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK THREE YEARS TO CORRECT THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE WIRING SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WORKED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23481.
NHTSA ODI #10344662
12,415 miles · Jul 2, 2010
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN JUNE 2009 THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE FAILURE BY REMOVING THE RUBBER MAT FROM UNDERNEATH THE SEAT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER ASKED THE OWNER TO CHECK THE WIRES UNDERNEATH TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN JUNE 2009 THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE FAILURE BY REMOVING THE RUBBER MAT FROM UNDERNEATH THE SEAT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER ASKED THE OWNER TO CHECK THE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, WHICH HE DID, AND FOUND THEY WERE WIRED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN WHO STATED THAT THEY FOUND A HAT UNDER THE SEAT, WHICH WAS REMOVED. THE LIGHT WENT OFF TEMPORARILY AND THEN CAME BACK ON. THE OWNER SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,415. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
NHTSA ODI #10341133
4,000 miles · Mar 12, 2010
Air Bags
I HAVE A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA PURCHASED NEW. SINCE THE FIRST MONTH I HAD IT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON OVER AND OVER. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THEY WILL NO LONGER HELP ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319105
71,000 miles · Jan 2, 2010
Air BagsCrash
AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297827
5,700 miles · Dec 4, 2009
Air BagsCrashFire
FRONT END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH CAUGHT MY CLOTHING ON FIRE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10294459
51,850 miles · Nov 9, 2009
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. IN A SITUATION THAT WARRANTS THE AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, SHE LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE BUT HAD NOT RECEIVE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. IN A SITUATION THAT WARRANTS THE AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, SHE LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE.. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,923. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,850.
NHTSA ODI #10291441
38,000 miles · Aug 4, 2009
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
SUZUKI FORENZA IN FRONT END COLLISION WITH JEEP WRANGLER. FORENZA SUFFERED FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS IN THE FORENZA DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IN THE FORENZA DID NOT LOCK WHEN I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH LED TO ME SLAMMING AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10279299
42,000 miles · May 21, 2009
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, MY LIGHT WAS GREEN, I PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THEN A CAR RAN THEIR RED LIGHT, STRIKING MY LEFT FENDER/FRONT, BUCKLED UP MY CAR, BUMPERS LOCKED, HAD TO BE PULLED APART! IN THIS MVA, NONE OF THE FRONTAL/AIRBAGS DEPLOYED! THERE WERE 'FOUR' PEOPLE IN MY CAR, INCLUDING ME. ALL INJURED, …
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I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, MY LIGHT WAS GREEN, I PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THEN A CAR RAN THEIR RED LIGHT, STRIKING MY LEFT FENDER/FRONT, BUCKLED UP MY CAR, BUMPERS LOCKED, HAD TO BE PULLED APART! IN THIS MVA, NONE OF THE FRONTAL/AIRBAGS DEPLOYED! THERE WERE 'FOUR' PEOPLE IN MY CAR, INCLUDING ME. ALL INJURED, ALL WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. AND ALL SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION. I WAS SHOCKED!! AS WELL AS THE PERSON IN THE OTHER FRONT SEAT. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH MY HEAD...POLICE ON THE SCENE, SAID TO SUE FOR AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10269580
160,000 miles · May 5, 2009
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE TURNED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE FRONTAL A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE TURNED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE FRONTAL AIR BAG LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO AIR BAG FAILURE AT THAT TIME. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. GEORGIA STATE CARROLL COUNTY POLICE REPORT NUMBER 04-1122-09 WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FRACTURES TO THE LOWER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Consequence: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
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.
Consequence: 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
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