MANUFACTURER'S (SUZUKI AMERICAN CARS/MOTORS) DEALERSHIP-PUGMIRE LINCOLN-MERCURY SUZUKI, SERVICE MANAGER, FORREST BEAMAN, REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WHICH CAN 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 B…
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MANUFACTURER'S (SUZUKI AMERICAN CARS/MOTORS) DEALERSHIP-PUGMIRE LINCOLN-MERCURY SUZUKI, SERVICE MANAGER, FORREST BEAMAN, REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WHICH CAN 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. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V315000 PLEASE ADVISE VIA EMAIL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373817
34,000 miles · May 27, 2008
Seat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SEAT BELT FAILED. THE FORD DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE SEAT BELT, BUT ADVISED HER TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT PLANS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ON HER NEXT DAY OFF FROM WORK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
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.
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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