Chevrolet, Gmc, Buick 1979 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled June 6, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V142000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
15,328 units
Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Chevrolet C20 · Chevrolet C30 · Chevrolet CAMARO · Chevrolet CAPRICE · Chevrolet CENTURY · Chevrolet CUTLASS · Chevrolet ELECTRA · Chevrolet FIREBIRD · Chevrolet G20 · Chevrolet G30 · Chevrolet IMPALA · Chevrolet K20 · Chevrolet K30 · Chevrolet LESABRE · Chevrolet MONTE CARLO · Chevrolet REGAL
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →