Carlexica

NHTSA recall 14V-262 (14V262000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 19, 2014 - about 184,244 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
14V262000
Also written as
14V-262
Manufacturer number
XA
Reported
May 19, 2014
Vehicles affected
~184,244
Component
exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-262 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Suzuki Forenza - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Suzuki Reno - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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.