Suzuki Alto: Brake Lights May Fail

Suzuki Alto Brake Light Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 898 Alto vehicles in the United Kingdom because a wiring harness defect can cause the brake light contacts to burn or melt, potentially disabling the brake lights. The faulty wiring can send excessive electrical current to the brake light solenoid. Affected vehicle owners will have their brake light switch replaced and a modified wiring harness installed.

Recalling firm
SUZUKI
Product
Vehicles: SUZUKI ALTO. Units affected: 898
Reason
An assembly fault in the wiring harness may induce a high current in the brake light shift lock solenoid which may burn/melt the contacts. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2010-04-06
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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