Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
90V185000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1989 to 01/01/1990V (Vehicle)47642211/08/1990ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/16/199010/26/1990
Defect SummaryBrake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Consequence SummaryA trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. in either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryInstall an improved design stoplamp switch.
NotesSystem: brake stoplamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: also see nhtsa recall 92v086000.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE90088GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/11/199010/31/1990FAILURE STOP LAMP SWITCH90V185000
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
109/01/1989
 Brake switch gets out of adjustment preventing brake lights from working as well as cruise control. (qcaw)