This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light to come on.

Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights — Switch

Date Announced
SEP 08, 1998
Vehicles Affected
17,079
NHTSA Campaign #
98V212000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
Actions
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
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