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Recall 92V-185

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
92V-185
Reported
December 24, 1992
Vehicles affected
140,661 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.

The risk

The inoperative stop lamp switch will not illuminate thestop lamps when the brake pedal is depressed. This would not adequately informother drivers of the vehicle operator's intent to stop or slow down.

The fix

Replace the stop lamp switch and correct the wiring in the connector of the stop lamp switch wiring harness.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: lighting; stoplamps.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if the failure occurs during three consecutive service brake applicationsthe amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) telltale lamp may illuminate indicatinga problem with the system.

Affected vehicles