2005 Suzuki Verona
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MY MOTHER WAS GOING OUT TO PAY A BILL ,EVEN THAT SHE WAS 80 WITH SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN. SHE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MILES SHE RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HER CAR FLIP AND RAN IN A TREE THE AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT , WE FILL LIKE IF THE AIR BAG HAD OF CAME OUT SHE WOULD STILL BE WITH US TODAY . THE LOSS IS VERY UPSETTING . I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK ON A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL
I REAR ENDED A COMPLETELY STOPPED VEHICLE DOING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ME TO SUFFER A LACERATION OF MY EYE, MULTIPLE FACIAL BRUISING, CONCUSSION, TEMPORARILY KNOCKED OUT, WHEN I WOKE UP I WAS PARALYZED FROM THE WAIST UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS CRASH IS AS FRONTAL OF A CRASH AS YOU CAN GET AND I ASSURE YOU THE SPEED WAS 40-45 AND THAT THE COLLISION WAS SEVERE.. THE SUZUKI MANUAL SAYS AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY ON FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL COLLISIONS AT 9MPH -- 13MPG IF YOU HIT SOMETHING THAT WONT MOVE, BUT IF YOU HIT A PARKED CAR THE AIRBAGS REQUIRE YOU TO BE SLIGHTLY OVER THAT FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. I RESEARCHED THIS AND SUZUKI RECALLED 5 MODELS IN 2005 FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS, 2 MODELS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY WERE RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY AIRBAGS. THE (2004) VERONA FAILED ITS CRASH TEST DUE TO FAULTY AIRBAGS. IT IS MY CONTENTION THAT DUE TO HORRIFICALLY LOW SALES OF THIS MODEL, SUZUKI FELT THAT IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO LITIGATED ACCIDENTS THEN TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE. SO IN THIS INSTANCE THEY WILL HAVE THEIR CHANCE TO LITIGATE!! *TR
2005 SUZUKI VERONA, THIS VEHICLE HAD TOTAL FRONT END DAMAGE ALL THE WAY TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF, I WAS INJURED WITH NECK AND BACK PAIN. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE OF THIS. THIS DEFECTIVE AIR BAG COULD HAVE ALLOWED ME TO RECEIVE TREMENDOUS MORE INJURIES. *TR
MY CAR KEPT STALLING DIDN'T KNOW FOR WHAT REASON. I HAD THE CAR FIXED AT THE DEALER THEY FIXED IT. NOW AGAIN THE CAR IS STALLING AND THEY DON'T SAY WHAT IT IS UNTIL IS FIXED AND THE BILL IS ALWAYS HIGH. RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS RECALL, ONE TIME GOT STUCK IN TRAFFIC I OPEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND BATTERY LIQUID WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE INCLUDING MY HANDS. *TR
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.
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.
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.
2005 SUZUKI VERONA, UNIT 1 WAS WESTBOUND IN CENTER LANE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER PULLED TO INSIDE BERM WHERE VEHICLE SUFFERED HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE OIL WAS CHANGED HOURS EARLIER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0249-90)*JB
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 issue. Suzuki USA indicates they complied with the original recall and refuse to comply a second time. The original recall service report indicated a $122.60 cost for the part. Currently, Suzuki has the part and wants $294 for it, and they consider the repair to be a billable service. We have not been able to locate any alternate part sources and must rely on Suzuki for this item. I am [XXX] old and if I have to drive 150 miles (one way) to make the repair, it will involve the additional cost of an overnight hotel. My local repair guy can do the repair, which I'm willing to pay for if Suzuki can supply the part at $0 or at least for only their product cost. Otherwise, I do not feel safe driving the car with the possibility of having a fire (per the recall notice). Even if no fire occurs, it certainly is not safe without dependable headlights. Won't you please help us? Thank you in advance for your assistance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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
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.
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
Filed by owners of this model year and unverified by NHTSA — one person’s account, not an established fact.
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.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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