Recall 08V231000: Stop/Hazard Lamps Inoperative

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Blazer 2000-2002

GMC/Jimmy 2000-2001

Oldsmobile/Bravada 2000

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 21, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V231000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ08001

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5862

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling 5,862 M/Y 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, M/Y 2000-2001 GMC Jimmy, and M/Y 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

CONSEQUENCE:
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 17, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. NOTE: This campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01V364000).

NOTES:
GM recall No. 01073. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.