NHTSA recall 99V-347 (99V347001)
exterior lighting recall reported December 10, 1999 - about 41,891 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V347001
- Also written as
- 99V-347
- Manufacturer number
- 99S36
- Reported
- December 10, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~41,891
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-347 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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