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πŸ’₯ Crash riskNHTSA 05V022πŸ“… Jan 31, 2005

2004 Suzuki Forenza & 2004 Suzuki Verona recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

πŸ’₯ The risk

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.

πŸ”§ The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V022000
Manufacturer recall #
KF
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
37,796
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-934-0934
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 16, 2005
Built
Aug 4, 2003 – Apr 20, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Suzuki recall no. Kf. 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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V022 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V022?

2004 Suzuki Forenza & 2004 Suzuki Verona. 37,796 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-934-0934.