Recall 79V142000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1979-1979 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,328 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V142000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,328 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Affected Vehicles |
1979 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 1979 GMC G30, 1979 GMC G20, 1979 CHEVROLET G20, 1979 CHEVROLET K20, 1979 GMC K30, 1979 BUICK LESABRE, 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, 1979 GMC C30, 1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, 1979 BUICK ELECTRA, 1979 CHEVROLET C30, 1979 CHEVROLET CAMARO, 1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 1979 CHEVROLET G30, 1979 BUICK REGAL, 1979 CHEVROLET K30, 1979 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, 1979 GMC C20, 1979 CHEVROLET C20, 1979 BUICK CENTURY, 1979 GMC K20
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Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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