Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V342000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2007 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 10113 | 09/28/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/2007 | 08/08/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. when the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. when the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. the brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. a vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the abs system module. the recall began on september 28, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9643. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 07177.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 070842001 | 01/01/2007 | 10021122 | Headlamp shakes at night. (repair radiator support). *kb | 03/07/2007 | |