3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1999-10-26
Description
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.
Consequence
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Notes
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 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1999-02-11
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
Consequence
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Notes
Owner notification began december 21, 1998.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 at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1998-12-23
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. The windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of fmvss no. 212, windshield mounting.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.
Notes
Owner notification began december 18, 1998.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 at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).