Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2012
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 20, 2012
(Campaign #: NZ)
Fuel Pump Module May Crack
American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 12V597000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2,830
Consequence Summary:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 19, 2012
(Campaign #: NY)
Wheel Hubs with Insufficient Hardness
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
NHTSA ID: 12V464000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 14, 2012
(Campaign #: NU)
Loss of low/high beam headlamp function
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.
NHTSA ID: 12V397000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 101,688
Consequence Summary:
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 21, 2012
(Campaign #: 2A29)
SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH MAY FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 12V231000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,969
Consequence Summary:
ON THE GSX-R1000 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCH WILL TERMINATE THE IGNITION CIRCUIT. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 3, 2012
(Campaign #: 2A26/2A27)
BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AN400, AN650, AND DL650 SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 17, 2011, BECAUSE THE LEVER-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH(ES) MAY FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 12V038000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,396
Consequence Summary:
ON THE AN400 AND AN650 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCHES WILL PREVENT THE SCOOTERS FROM STARTING. ON ALL OF THE AFFECTED MODELS, FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH(ES) MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A SCOOTER OR MOTORCYCLE IS BRAKING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH A TRAILING VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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