Recall 05V099000: Brake/Hazard Lamp Failure

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Astro 2001-2002

GMC/Safari 2001-2002

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V099000 RECALL DATE: March 09, 2005

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 77055

SUMMARY:
On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.

CONSEQUENCE:
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05013. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.