NHTSA recall 99V273001
Exterior Lighting · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective…
Why it matters: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Geo Tracker.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V273001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.