Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
FORENZA
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V022000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20030702
End Of Manufacture
20040708
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
37796
Date Owners Notified
20050316
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050128
Make Campaign Number
KF