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2004 Suzuki Forenza Recalls

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2004 Suzuki Forenza Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
JAN 28, 2005

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 37796
Model Affected
2004 SUZUKI FORENZA

2004 Suzuki Forenza Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BECOME MISADJUSTED IF AN UPWARD/REARWARD FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON OR OFF POSITION.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IF EQUIPPED, WILL BECOME DISABLED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
37796

Notes:
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. KF
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 2003

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7797
Model Affected
2004 SUZUKI FORENZA

2004 Suzuki Forenza Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER¿S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.

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

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7797

Notes:
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. KB
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 25, 2007

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 93963
Model Affected
2004 SUZUKI FORENZA

2004 Suzuki Forenza Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.

Defect Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
93963

Notes:
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. NB