General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V310000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V310000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 185,903 affected units, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V310000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Brake lamp switch malfunction

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 185,903

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09049

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

Consequence Summary: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V310000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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