Suzuki is asking the owners of certain 2004-2006 Forenza and 2005-2006 Reno cars to bring in their vehicles to get a problem with the headlight wiring repaired. According to Suzuki certain vehicles may have poor contact between the terminals wires in the low/high beam headlamp system. The poor contact may generate heat that can melt the splice, resulting in total loss of headlamps. Suzuki will correct the problem by replacing the splice with two heat shrink crimps. Owners wanting more information on the problem can contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
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Companies Fined Over Auto Harness Price Fixing
A two year investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, has found evidence that a small group of automotive harness suppliers were working together to control prices for wiring harnesses and other crucial components. It was found that as many as a dozen companies globally, had secret agreements to fix prices and controlled the allocation of parts to automakers. In addition to a $470 million fine, several company executives will be serving prison terms of up to two years. These penalties follow a separate $200 million fine imposed by the Justice Department on Furukawa Electric Co. in November.
Over 45 suits have been filed in federal court against the companies involved. American suppliers, as well as auto dealers and consumers who believe they have paid higher prices because of the price fixing, have begun taking legal action separate from the Justice Department probe. The ongoing investigation is the largest the Antitrust Division has ever pursued.
