Recall 05V-099
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Chevrolet Astro and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-099
- Reported
- March 14, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 77,055 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
The risk
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 lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05013.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 2001 to 2002
- GMC Safari 2001 to 2002