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
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.