The problem
The stop lamp switch may have a loose electrical contact. The loose contact can overheat and melt the surrounding plastic causing the contact to stick open.
The risk
An open contact would render the brake lights inoperativewhen the brake pedal is depressed. Also, the transmission clutch control andcruise control contacts would remain closed. This condition would result incruise resume upon brake pedal release if the cruise control is in the onposition. Either an unexpected cruise resume or inoperative brake lights couldresult in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The fix
The rotary soplamp switch will be replaced on all involved vehicles.
Contacts
System: electrical/stop lampswitch.Vehicle description: passenger cars.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V040000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.