Recall 99V273001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1999-1999 GEO TRACKER
RECALL This recall affects up to 30,605 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V273001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 30,605 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Related Recalls for GEO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E002000 | 1996 GEO PRIZM | SUSPENSION | 12,657 | |
| 01V124000 | 2001 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,016 | |
| 98V324001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,158 | |
| 98V329000 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | |
| 98V225001 | 1997 GEO METRO | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 32,903 | |
| 97V043002 | 1997 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS | 17,094 | |
| 96V118000 | 1994 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 965 | |
| 96V121001 | 1996 GEO TRACKER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 18,121 | |
| 95V103007 | 1989 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 466,902 | |
| 96V107000 | 1994 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 627,858 |