CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V250000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAVALIER | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-01-30 | 1996-12-17 | 1996-12-20 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1995-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 270014
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS "FOUR-WAY FLASHERS" DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
IF THESE LAMPS WERE NOT FLASHING, OTHER VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
