NHTSA recall 09V036000

Exterior Lighting · General Motors, LLC

January 30, 2009report date

8,012units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.

Why it matters: Brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.

The fix: Dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2009.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Pontiac G6, 2006 Pontiac G6.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V036000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.