General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V231000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 5,862 affected units, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. the recall began on june 17, 2008. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V231000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-05-21T00:00:00

Subject: Multifunction switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 5,862

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01073

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada 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 Action: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. the recall began on june 17, 2008. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V231000

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Created At: 1742808662

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