Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
TRYING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR THE CAR JERKS AND THE DISPLAY BLINKS, NOT INDICATING WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN. THE ONLY GEARS THAT SHOW ARE D AND P. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR MOVES VERY SLOWLY AND DOESN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 35-40 MPH. DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOW IT IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE…
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TRYING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR THE CAR JERKS AND THE DISPLAY BLINKS, NOT INDICATING WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN. THE ONLY GEARS THAT SHOW ARE D AND P. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR MOVES VERY SLOWLY AND DOESN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 35-40 MPH. DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOW IT IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND THINKS IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE DEALER NOT THE CONSUMER. THIS CAR HAS ONLY HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE BEGINNING AND THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO REALIZE THIS AND ASSUME SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430292
22,300 miles · Sep 20, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE DOORS WERE ENGAGED TO OPEN, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAK…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE DOORS WERE ENGAGED TO OPEN, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE CONTACT APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,500.
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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