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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V250000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 12/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 270014 | 01/30/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/1996 | 12/20/1996 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. if necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| 96075 | 01/01/1997 | 52087 | Recall 96v-250 - general motors has decided that certain 1995 and 1996 j and n model vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment - these vehicles may exhi | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 11/21/2006 | 164000 | 1 | 11/21/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the hazard lights failed. after doing research on the internet, the contact notified the service dealer and manufacturer about a nhtsa recall # 96v250000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights. the service dealer and manufacturer informed the contact the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | 12/02/1995 | |
| Twilight sensor failed. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 03/11/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving/turning into parking lot smelled burning and the abs light came on. inside vehicle in rear there began to be smoke filled. after getting out she noticed the tail light was on fire, she opened the trunk and there were flames. dealership said the hallogen bulb got hot and began to burn. *ak | |||