TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEELS/GEARS AND ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES RESULTS IN NO MOVEMENT; OR IT RESULTS IN MOVEMENT ONLY AT A SPECIFIC SPEED AND ONLY SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF OR KEEPING THE BRAKE APPLIED WILL STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE CREEPING FORWARD W/O ANY FUEL RELEASED. …
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TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEELS/GEARS AND ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES RESULTS IN NO MOVEMENT; OR IT RESULTS IN MOVEMENT ONLY AT A SPECIFIC SPEED AND ONLY SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF OR KEEPING THE BRAKE APPLIED WILL STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE CREEPING FORWARD W/O ANY FUEL RELEASED. OTHER ISSUES: SEAT BELT LOCKING DOES NOT REMAIN LOCKED. REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, THE WIPER FLUID FAILS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. NO FLUID SPRAYING ONTO THE WINDSHIELDS. WASHER PUMP WORKS FINE, FLUID ENTERS THE LINES, IT JUST DOESN'T COME OUT OF THE SPOUTS AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS. BRAND NEW BATTERY... SEEMS ALMOST DEAD TODAY. HEATER... THE ICE COLD AIR OUTSIDE IS NOW CIRCULATING INSIDE, FULL BLAST 30 - 40 MINUTES, NO HEAT. HEADLAMP BULBS JUST CHANGED (AGAIN). SEVERAL RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEADLAMPS AND COMPONENTS THAT FACILITATE "LIGHT" ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEAD LAMPS. HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED TWICE WITH TIRE TYPE CHANGES RECENTLY, THE PULLING I FEEL CONSTANTLY ON THE ROAD... APPARENTLY NOT THE ALIGNMENT, BUT MORE INDICATIVE OF TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IF I CAN MANAGE TO GET THE CAR MOVING , TO START AND MOVE SAFELY, I WILL BE GETTING FLUID EXHCANGES FOR COOLANT SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION, AND THEN DIGEST SOME FEEDBACK FROM THOSE PROCEDURES, AND I MIGHT BE NEEDING TO GET THOSE AREAS FLUSHED AS WELL. THE ROADWAY DANGERS WHILE DRIVING WITH A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT RESPOND ACCORDING TO GENERAL EXPECTATIONS (PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND ENJOY AN INCREASE IN MOVEMENT SPEED, FOR INSTANCE). EVERYTHING REPORTED ABOUT THIS VEHICLE NOW BLARES LOUDLY AS WARNINGS, FIRE HAZARDS, AND GENERAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH FAILURE TO CONTROL SPEED, EVEN SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILING TO RESTRAIN "ANYTHING". SOMEHOW IT SEEMS LIKE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO RECALL THE CAR FOREVER.
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 & remedy
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
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.
Consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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