| Make : SUZUKI | Model : FORENZA | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V426000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031030 | Date Received by ODI: 20031029 | Date Added to Database: 20031030 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: KB | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7797 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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