NHTSA recall 05V099000
Exterior Lighting · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
Why it matters: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Chevrolet Astro, 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 2001 Gmc Safari, 2002 Gmc Safari.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V099000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.