NHTSA Recall # | 33739 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V527000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04087 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TRAILBLAZER |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
Date of notification | 22/11/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/08/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 01/11/04 |
Report created | 03/11/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 871473 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative. |
Consequence summary | An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 04087. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |