NHTSA Recall 07V315000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75,697 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Suzuki Forenza.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V315000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KY |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 24, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V315000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.