NHTSA recall 99V-347 (99V347003)
exterior lighting recall reported January 18, 2000 - about 16,472 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V347003
- Also written as
- 99V-347
- Manufacturer number
- SSC Y01
- Reported
- January 18, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,472
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. 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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Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.