NHTSA Recall # | 50976 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V139000 |
MFG Compaign # | 06030 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | COLORADO |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 05/12/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 27/04/06 |
Report created | 27/04/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 404733 |
Defect summary | Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs. |
Consequence summary | A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 06030. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |