NHTSA Recall 99V273002
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V273002; Date: Oct. 15, 1999
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Suzuki Vitara
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,408
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during November 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1999
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