General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V097001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V097001 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,116 affected units, GM/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. this does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V097001

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-09-28T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 3,116

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. this does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: This condition would make it difficult for drivers of oncoming vehicles to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V097001

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