The 1999 Suzuki Vitara has 2 recalls, the more serious being a brake light switch that may not activate when the brake pedal is pressed, leaving brake lights dark and giving drivers behind no warning of slowing or stopping.
The second recall is an administrative issue: certain 1.6L models were assigned the same VIN prefix used for the 2.0L engine variant, meaning the VIN does not correctly identify the engine type in the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Some 1.6L engine vehicles received the VIN prefix meant for 2.0L engines, preventing the VIN from correctly identifying the engine type as required by regulation.
What the fix does
No corrective action will be taken, as no safety risk or duplicate VIN issues exist.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The brake lamp-actuating switch may not work properly when you press the brake pedal, causing your brake lights to fail to illuminate.
What the fix does
The brake lamp-actuating switch will be replaced to restore proper brake light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
