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Recall 07V-342

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-342
Reported
August 7, 2007
Vehicles affected
10,113 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." when the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application.

The risk

If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the ABS system module. The recall began on september 28, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 07177.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