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2002 Bravada Base Sport Utility EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Recall

On November 01, 2004, the NHTSA and Oldsmobile announced the recall of this model for problems relating to the vehicle’s EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Learn more about this problem below.
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2002 Bravada Base Sport Utility EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Recall

Recall ID # 04V527000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Recall Date
NOV 01, 2004

Model Affected
2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

Recall Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Defect Consenquence
AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER¿S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Units Affected
871473

Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04087
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