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 - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V364000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2000 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 506377 | 04/15/2002 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/2001 | 12/13/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. owner notification will be conducted in two phases. the first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. the second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 00502B | 01/01/2004 | 10007905 | Daytime running lamps (drls) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. *tt | 07/15/2004 | |
| 280201 | 02/28/2001 | 619246 | Some customers may comment that the headlights or interior lights flicker while driving at night. *tt | 05/21/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 01073 | 04/12/2002 | 636530 | Information clarifying recall 01073 - stop lamps / hazard lamps inoperative. *tt | 11/09/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 01073 | 04/08/2002 | 634220 | Product safety recall regarding inoperative stop and hazard lamps for various modles including the 2000-2001 chevy trailblazer. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 050842003 | 03/01/2005 | 10015013 | High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps - disposal instructions. *ttt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 3170C | 3170D | 10010168 | Instrument panel cluster (ipc) interior and/or head lamps flicker. *tc | 11/04/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 01073 | 04/08/2002 | 636517 | Safety recall 01073 regarding the multifunction switch which may develop an open circuit condition with the bottom contact in the hazard switch carrier that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps becoming inoperative. *tt | 11/09/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE01032 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/06/2001 | 12/20/2001 | LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION | 01V364000 | |
| Alleged that the brake lamps cease to illuminate without warning | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ08001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2008 | 07/09/2008 | HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 08V231000 | |
| On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. on may 21, 2008, gm notified the agency that it erroneously missed identifying 5,862 vehicles that should have been included in recall 01v-364.gm will now notify owners of these vehicles under a new nhtsa recall number 08v-231.owner notification began on june 17.the primary cause of brake lamp failure was a design change from copper to brass contact material in the hazard switch.this change was effective for vehicles built after september 16, 1999.gm changed the material back to copper for vehicles built after august 28, 2001. the remedy part for both 01v-364 and 08v-231 contains copper contacts.gm's data shows that less than 1% of vehicles repaired under recall 01v-364 required additional subsequent repair or replacement of the hazard or multifunction switch.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | ||||||
| RQ08001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2008 | 07/09/2008 | HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 08V231000 | |
| On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. on may 21, 2008, gm notified the agency that it erroneously missed identifying 5,862 vehicles that should have been included in recall 01v-364.gm will now notify owners of these vehicles under a new nhtsa recall number 08v-231.owner notification began on june 17.the primary cause of brake lamp failure was a design change from copper to brass contact material in the hazard switch.this change was effective for vehicles built after september 16, 1999.gm changed the material back to copper for vehicles built after august 28, 2001. the remedy part for both 01v-364 and 08v-231 contains copper contacts.gm's data shows that less than 1% of vehicles repaired under recall 01v-364 required additional subsequent repair or replacement of the hazard or multifunction switch.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/04/2008 | 96000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile bravada. when the contact would activate the headlights on the vehicle, the driver side brake light would not work. he would hear a clicking sound from the instrument panel and he changed the relay, but the issue was not remedied. the dealer has not been notified. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the current mileage was approximately 97,000 and failure mileage was approximately 96,000. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 12/30/2000 | ||
| Multi-function switch fails, and brake lights do not work, took vehicle to dealer and had problems repaired.*ak. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2001 | |||
| While getting a trailer hitch assembly technician was unable to assemble it due to brake lights being out. vehicle was serviced later. technician replaced multi-functional switch. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 12/30/2000 | ||
| Multi-function switch fails, and brake lights do not work, took vehicle to dealer and had problems repaired.*ak. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2001 | |||
| While getting a trailer hitch assembly technician was unable to assemble it due to brake lights being out. vehicle was serviced later. technician replaced multi-functional switch. please provide further information.*ak | |||