Consequence of defect: Switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Date Announced
NOV 10, 1986
Vehicles Affected
97,300
NHTSA Campaign #
86V151000
Summary
Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.
Actions
Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.
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