Vehicle recall 99V273002 · October 15, 1999

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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."
Consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V273002
Reported to NHTSA: October 15, 1999
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: November 12, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,408
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Recall 99V273002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Suzuki Vitara (1999): 1999

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