NHTSA recall 03V-426 (03V426000)

air bags recall reported October 29, 2003 - about 7,797 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V426000
Also written as: 03V-426
Manufacturer number: KB
Reported: October 29, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~7,797
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTING WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2003, TO VERONA VEHICLE OWNERS. ALL FORENZA VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY. THERE ARE NO OWNER NOTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FORENZA MODEL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-426 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Suzuki Forenza - 2004

Suzuki Verona - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.