NHTSA recall 12V-397 (12V397000)
electrical system recall reported August 14, 2012 - about 101,688 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V397000
- Also written as
- 12V-397
- Manufacturer number
- NU
- Reported
- August 14, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~101,688
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-397 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.