GMC B7 1995: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V130000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | B7 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-07-13 | 1995-07-05 | 1995-07-07 |
Production Dates: 1994-11-01 - 1995-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5482
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A TRANSMISSION REVERSE SIGNAL SWITCH THAT COULD LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM "LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE ALARMS" FROM OPERATING PROPERLY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REVERSE SIGNAL PRESSURE SWITCH.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; BACK UP LIGHTS; AUDIBLE ALARM; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON AT/MT SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 'OPTION RPO'S MF1, MT9, ME3, ME4, ME5 AND ME6'. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
