NHTSA recall 99V-218 (99V218000)

interior lighting recall reported August 11, 1999 - about 6,584 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V218000
Also written as: 99V-218
Manufacturer number: 99047
Reported: August 11, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~6,584
Component: interior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHTING MAY NOT FUNCTION AFTER ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTENSITY.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT LIT AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TEST THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-218 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1999

Pontiac Sunfire - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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