Recalls for C6 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, July 05, 1995

A recall was issued on July 05, 1995 for C6 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: 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.