NHTSA Recall # | 78308 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V231000 |
MFG Compaign # | 01073 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 17/06/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 21/05/08 |
Report created | 22/05/08 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5862 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 . |