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Chevrolet B7 Recall 95V130: Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights

NHTSA campaign 95V130, reported July 5, 1995, 5,482 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V130GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REVERSE SIGNAL PRESSURE SWITCH.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet B71995
Chevrolet B7 Chassis1995
Chevrolet C61995
Chevrolet C71995
Chevrolet Kodiak1995
Chevrolet P6 Chassis1995
GMC B71995
GMC B7 Chassis1995
GMC C61995
GMC C71995
GMC P6 Chassis1995