LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

Electrical System
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Summary

The Agency's analysis of GM's complaint and warranty data for the subject vehicles, including a comparison with other Agency and manufacturer data pertaining to other vehicle brake lamp investigations, indicated a low failure history for the subject vehicles.this investigation included a review and analysis of data for relevant brake lamp malfunctions that require replacement of the multifunction switch (mfs) module.the hazard warning switch is an integral part of the mfs module.other components that affect brake lamp illumination such as wiring, bulb sockets, and the plunger-type brake lamp switch, were not a part of this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety defect does not exist.the Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Documents (8)

• FORD RESPONSE 02/29/08 LETTER TO ODI
• IR TO MFR (GM) BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION FAILURE IN MY 2000-2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES -L.S. * 1/24/07 * P
• GM RESPONSE 3/07/2008 WITH ATTACHMENTS
• CLOSING RESUME APPROVED
• OPENING RESUME APPROVED (GM) LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION -L.S. * 1/17/07 * P
• 28236-OCC 12/13/2007 LETTER TO GM GRANTED CONFIDENTIALITY TREATMENT TO GM 3/8/2007 & 3/14/2007 LETTER TO OCC
• 28237-GM 3/7/2007 LETTER TO OCC REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY TREATMENT
• 28238-GM 3/14/2007 LETTER TO OCC REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY TREATMENT

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