Suzuki Alto Recall R/2010/035: Brake Lights May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 898
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/035
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Alto vehicles. 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. The dealer will replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL Defect: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Brake Light Switch and fit modified wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Alto may be included. Suzuki estimates 898 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/035. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AltoPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2013/081 | |
| AltoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/140 | |
| AltoIncorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system | Urgent | R/2004/090 | |
| AltoHandbrake control button faulty | Urgent | R/2004/031 | |
| AltoSeat belt anchorages may be damaged | Urgent | R/2002/075 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2009/140 on 1 Dec 2009, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/067 on 26 Jul 2010, for loss of steering assistance. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/035, launched 6 April 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.