TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 01/23/15*LJ…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 01/23/15*LJ UPDATED 02/02/15*LJ UPDATED 6/8/2015*JS UPDATED 9/11/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10664434
101,405 miles · Jun 17, 2013
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2012. SINCE THEN MY SEAT BELT BUTTON TURNED ON AND TOOK IT TO THE SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT. ALSO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO AND THEY FIXED IT. THEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY SAID I HAD A RADIATOR LEAK ( I WONDER HOW TRUE WAS THAT SOMETIMES) REPAIRED IT AND I…
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WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2012. SINCE THEN MY SEAT BELT BUTTON TURNED ON AND TOOK IT TO THE SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT. ALSO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO AND THEY FIXED IT. THEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY SAID I HAD A RADIATOR LEAK ( I WONDER HOW TRUE WAS THAT SOMETIMES) REPAIRED IT AND IT COST $400.... NOW WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND NOW IT WAS THE GAS CAP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED!!! WTH SO WE REPLACED THAT PART. NOW AFTER WE FIX THAT, GUESS WHAT ALSO STARTS HAPPENING THE CAR JUST STARTS TO SLOW DOWN AND AGAIN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON!!! WE TAKE IT TO GET A DIAGNOSIS AND IT GIVES US P0705 P0700 AND THAT NOW IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR!!! THIS IS CRAZY!! HOPEFULLY NOTHING ELSE WILL GO WRONG..... I FEEL THAT SUZUKI SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR ESPECIALLY.. AS I SEE...MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING THROUGH THIS AND PEOPLE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE MONEY THAT WE ALL HAVE WASTED AND FRUSTRATION WE ARE ALL GOING THROUGH.... SUZUKI NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM... *TR
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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