Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V022000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 37,796 affected units, STOP LAMP SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. if this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on march 16, 2005. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V022000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-01-28T00:00:00

Subject: Stop lamp switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 37,796

Details

MFR Campaign Number: KF

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. if this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.

Consequence Summary: If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. this condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on march 16, 2005. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-snry~8mn9-j6r3

NHTSA ID: 05V022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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