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GMC C2500 Recall 88V081: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

NHTSA campaign 88V081, reported May 16, 1988, 90 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V081GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Problem
REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.
Risk
BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEMENT AND THUS NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 105.
Remedy
INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE WARNING LAMP/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES ANDTHM 770 R4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C20001988
Chevrolet K20001988
GMC C25001988
GMC K25001988