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Safety recall · 92V185000

Exterior lighting: switch Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 24, 1992. It covers about 140,661 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V185000
Reported
Dec 24, 1992
Vehicles
140,661
Area
Lights

The problem

The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.

The risk

The inoperative stop lamp switch will not illuminate thestop lamps when the brake pedal is depressed. This would not adequately informother drivers of the vehicle operator's intent to stop or slow down.

The fix

Replace the stop lamp switch and correct the wiring in the connector of the stop lamp switch wiring harness.

Contacts

System: lighting; stoplamps.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Note: if the failure occurs during three consecutive service brake applicationsthe amber anti-lock brake system (abs) telltale lamp may illuminate indicatinga problem with the system.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V185000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1992 Chevrolet Beretta571C
1992 Chevrolet Corsica01B

Questions

Is the 92V185000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V185000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V185000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 24, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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