2006–2007 Suzuki Forenza, 2006–2007 Suzuki Reno Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH…
NHTSA campaign 07V315000 · Seat Belts · filed Jul 24, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
The risk
THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
SUZUKI RECALL NO. KY.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Suzuki Forenza recalls
- 2004–2008 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model — In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the…
- 2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model — Increased resistance due to poor contact between the…
- 2004–2006 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME…
- 2004 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY…
- 2004 Suzuki Forenza and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG…
Other campaigns involving Suzuki vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V315000 (manufacturer number KY). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.