NHTSA Recall 88V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V040000; Date: Mar. 24, 1988
An open contact would render the brake lights inoperativewhen the brake pedal is depressed. Also, the transmission clutch control andcruise control contacts would remain closed. This condition would result incruise resume upon brake pedal release if the cruise control is in the onposition. Either an unexpected cruise resume or inoperative brake lights couldresult in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Buick Regal
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,661
Recall Summary:
The stop lamp switch may have a loose electrical contact. The loose contact can overheat and melt the surrounding plastic causing the contact to stick open.
How to Fix:
The rotary soplamp switch will be replaced on all involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical/stop lampswitch. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 13, 1988
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