SUZUKI RENO 2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V262000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI RENO 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-29 2014-05-19 2014-05-19

Production Dates: 2003-09-01 - 2008-07-30

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: XA

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 184244

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.