NHTSA recall 05V-530 (05V530000)

exterior lighting recall reported November 7, 2005 - about 3 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V530000
Also written as: 05V-530
Manufacturer number: VCCBLCHV
Reported: November 7, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~3
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON GMC/CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HOUSING LENS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP DOES NOT ALLOW ENOUGH LIGHT TO EMIT FROM THE LAMP.

Why it is dangerous

FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE FULLY INFORMED OF VEHICLE BRAKING. REAR-END COLLISIONS AND INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

SANTA FE IS WORKING WITH AUDIOVOX TO REPLACE THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SANTA FE AT 1-800-274-1886 OR ASA AT 1-574-266-3172.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-530 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Express - 2005

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