NHTSA Recall 08V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V231000; Date: May. 21, 2008
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Chevrolet Blazer; 2001 Chevrolet Blazer; 2002 Chevrolet Blazer; 2000 GMC Jimmy; 2001 GMC Jimmy; 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,862
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 Chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 GMC jimmy, and my 2000 Oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on June 17, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 01073. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 17, 2008
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