NHTSA Recall 96V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V250000; Date: Dec. 17, 1996
If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1996 Pontiac Grand Am; 1995 Pontiac Sunfire; 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
Component: Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 270,014
Recall Summary:
The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during January 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 1997
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