2008 SUZUKI FORENZA Recall

Campaign:
14V262000 on 05/18/2014
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
08/31/2003 - 07/29/2008
Affected:
184,244
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2008 SUZUKI FORENZA TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
0508157
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Manual transmission shift linkage adjustment. *nj
Bulletin:
0812177
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
P0441 or p0496 (evaporative emission system continuous purge flow). *nj
Bulletin:
TS0601238
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. my 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420). *nj
Bulletin:
TSB-TS-01-11198R
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Suzuki: a/c leak check at suction hose which no longer required to be replaced. a/c may not be getting as cold as usual or may not cool at all. models forenza, forenza wagon, reno (rq420). *pe
Bulletin:
TS-09-03129R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Suzuki vehicles: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. the transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gage as expected. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-23-06110
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Suzuki vehicles: counter measure procedure for dtc p2138. mil light is on, dtc p2138 stored. failure of the connector and/or wiring circuits between the ecm and the accelerator pedal position sensor. models forenza, forenza wagon and ren
Bulletin:
TB-22-02041R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. mil light is on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-65
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Loss of brake function-extended brake pedal travel. vehicles may experience reduced brake performance and/or spongy, low brake pedal operation due to the sticking condition of the valve within the abs module. suzuki. *kb
Bulletin:
TS 03 02283
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Long brake pedal travel forenza equipped with abs brakes. customers may complain of long brake pedal travel and/or reduced brake performance. suzuki. *kb
Bulletin:
TS-30-06263
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug. the threaded proves to be difficult to remove without causing damage to the new oil pump. this bulletin provides procedures when replacing the old oil pump. *js
Bulletin:
SUZ_013175
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
This service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty extension (zh) for 2005-2008 suzuki forenza and suzuki reno vehicles. the updates are: (1) the existence of diagnostic trouble code (

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