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NHTSA recall 98V097001

Exterior Lighting · General Motors, LLC

September 28, 1998report date
3,116units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Why it matters: This condition would make it difficult for drivers of oncoming vehicles to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix: Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1998 Gmc Envoy.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V097001.

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