If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Date Announced

FEB 17, 2000

Vehicles Affected

17,700

NHTSA Campaign #

00V048000

Summary

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.

Actions

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

Documents (4)

• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement