Recall 99V-273
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Geo Tracker: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-273
- Reported
- October 20, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 30,605 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 99052.owner notification began october 29, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet/geo at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Geo Tracker 1999