2005 SUZUKI VERONA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.

This issue pertains to Safety Recall Notice No. XC - All 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona Vehicles - DRL System. Please note, the vehicle manufacturer provided documentation service was performed and the DRL Module (part 38860-84Z21-RX0) was replaced at mileage 49470. My wife and I are the original owner and the mileage is 61,000-62,000 currently. Approximately 1 month ago we experienced a slight odor like something electrical was burning. Recently, we noticed 1) That the Daytime Running Lights glow at first and gradually reach full intensity. 2) When switching from low headlights to high beams, all headlights go completely out for about 6 seconds before coming on gradually. Because Suzuki automobiles are no longer sold in the United States, the nearest support dealer is located 150 miles away. A local auto repair shop diagnosed and determined the DRL Module part mentioned in the original recall needs to be replaced. We contacted the support dealer, who, in turn, contacted Suzuki USA about the

VEHICLE DRIVES NORMAL THEN BRAKES LOCK UP CAUSING TIRES TO SKID TO SUDDEN STOP KILLING THE ENGINE AT RANDOM TIMES AND RANDOM SPEEDS THEN STARTS RIGHT BACK UP THEN DOES IT AGAIN AT A RANDOM TIME. *TR

Mileage: 96,850

VEHICLE DRIVES NORMAL THEN BRAKES LOCK UP CAUSING TIRES TO SKID TO SUDDEN STOP KILLING THE ENGINE AT RANDOM TIMES AND RANDOM SPEEDS THEN STARTS RIGHT BACK UP THEN DOES IT AGAIN AT A RANDOM TIME. *TR

Mileage: 96,850

SCOTT WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HE NOTICED H WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, AND THAT IT APPEARED THAT HIS BRAKES HAS GIVEN OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SHOULDER. HE OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE EMANATING FROM HIS VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, HE SAW MORE SMOKE AND FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL. HE ADVISED HIS PASSENGER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 72,000

SCOTT WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HE NOTICED H WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, AND THAT IT APPEARED THAT HIS BRAKES HAS GIVEN OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SHOULDER. HE OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE EMANATING FROM HIS VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, HE SAW MORE SMOKE AND FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL. HE ADVISED HIS PASSENGER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 72,000

SCOTT WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HE NOTICED H WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, AND THAT IT APPEARED THAT HIS BRAKES HAS GIVEN OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SHOULDER. HE OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE EMANATING FROM HIS VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, HE SAW MORE SMOKE AND FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL. HE ADVISED HIS PASSENGER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 72,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V363000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FREEDOM POWERSPORTS (1205 N FUTRALL DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR) WAS CONTACTED; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO THE NEAREST DEALER BEING 300 MILES AWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

1-AIRBAG RED WARNING LIGHT ALL WAY STAY ON. 2-PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF YELLOW LIGHT ALL WAY STAY ON EVENT MY UNCLE SEAT ON.(220LBS)

RECALL ON LIGHTNING, SEAT BEAT AND AIRBAG AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Mileage: 87,000

RECALL ON LIGHTNING, SEAT BEAT AND AIRBAG AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Mileage: 87,000

RECALL ON LIGHTNING, SEAT BEAT AND AIRBAG AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Mileage: 87,000

2005 SUZUKI VERONA. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A DEFECT THAT MAY CAUSE MELTING OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP AND THAT THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE. *MW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN SHIFTING. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/21/15.*JB

Mileage: 90,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V363000 ( EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V507000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, FLAMES STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, FLAMES STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING FROM HOME WHEN HER 2005 SUZUKI VERONA JUST STARTED STALLING AND IT CUT OFF. IT CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE OR WARNING. SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR AND WHEN DOING SO THE CAR DID NOT START. THEN SHE TRIED AGAIN IT STARTED AND DROVE IT BACK HOME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I THEN HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED AND FIXED THE CORRODED BATTERY TERMINAL. I DROVE THE CAR ON 10/29/2014 AT 2:00AM IN THE MORNING HEADED TO WORK AND IT WAS JUST HARD TO ACCELERATE THEN IT WOULD SURGE, THE RPMS WOULD GET REALLY HIGH AND THE CAR WOULD ACT AS THOUGH IT WANTS TO CUT OFF! THERE IS A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS OF THESE VEHICLES BUT THEY HAVEN'T HAD THEM SENT OR REQUESTED TO BE FIXED. I HAVE READ WHERE THERE IS NO FIXING TO THESE CARS AND THAT US OWNERS OF THESE CARS ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND SOME HAVE HAD FATALITIES. TO GM AND OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF THESE CARS, YOU KNOW THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND GIVEN THE FULL VALUE OF THE CAR WHEN PURCHASED

Mileage: 132,000

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING FROM HOME WHEN HER 2005 SUZUKI VERONA JUST STARTED STALLING AND IT CUT OFF. IT CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE OR WARNING. SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR AND WHEN DOING SO THE CAR DID NOT START. THEN SHE TRIED AGAIN IT STARTED AND DROVE IT BACK HOME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I THEN HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED AND FIXED THE CORRODED BATTERY TERMINAL. I DROVE THE CAR ON 10/29/2014 AT 2:00AM IN THE MORNING HEADED TO WORK AND IT WAS JUST HARD TO ACCELERATE THEN IT WOULD SURGE, THE RPMS WOULD GET REALLY HIGH AND THE CAR WOULD ACT AS THOUGH IT WANTS TO CUT OFF! THERE IS A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS OF THESE VEHICLES BUT THEY HAVEN'T HAD THEM SENT OR REQUESTED TO BE FIXED. I HAVE READ WHERE THERE IS NO FIXING TO THESE CARS AND THAT US OWNERS OF THESE CARS ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND SOME HAVE HAD FATALITIES. TO GM AND OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF THESE CARS, YOU KNOW THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND GIVEN THE FULL VALUE OF THE CAR WHEN PURCHASED

Mileage: 132,000

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING FROM HOME WHEN HER 2005 SUZUKI VERONA JUST STARTED STALLING AND IT CUT OFF. IT CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE OR WARNING. SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR AND WHEN DOING SO THE CAR DID NOT START. THEN SHE TRIED AGAIN IT STARTED AND DROVE IT BACK HOME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I THEN HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED AND FIXED THE CORRODED BATTERY TERMINAL. I DROVE THE CAR ON 10/29/2014 AT 2:00AM IN THE MORNING HEADED TO WORK AND IT WAS JUST HARD TO ACCELERATE THEN IT WOULD SURGE, THE RPMS WOULD GET REALLY HIGH AND THE CAR WOULD ACT AS THOUGH IT WANTS TO CUT OFF! THERE IS A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS OF THESE VEHICLES BUT THEY HAVEN'T HAD THEM SENT OR REQUESTED TO BE FIXED. I HAVE READ WHERE THERE IS NO FIXING TO THESE CARS AND THAT US OWNERS OF THESE CARS ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND SOME HAVE HAD FATALITIES. TO GM AND OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF THESE CARS, YOU KNOW THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND GIVEN THE FULL VALUE OF THE CAR WHEN PURCHASED

Mileage: 132,000