NHTSA recall 05V022000
Exterior Lighting · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
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.
Why it matters: 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,…
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2004 Suzuki Verona.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V022000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.