Recall - Brake Lamps ON Continuously: Overview
# 05011A: Product Safety - Brake Lamp Continuous Illumination - (Apr 15, 2005)Subject: 05011A - Brake Lamp Continuous Illumination
Models: 2004 Chevrolet Epica, Optra (Canada)
2004-2005 Chevrolet Epica, Optra (Export)
This bulletin is being revised to include an inspection procedure. Please discard all copies of bulletin 05011 issued February 2005.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2004-2005 model year Chevrolet Epica and Optra vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may become misadjusted if an upward force is applied to the underside of the pedal. If this were to occur, the ABS brake system and regular brake system would operate normally, however, the brake lamps may stay illuminated after the drivers foot is removed from the pedal. A constant illuminated of the brake lamp may fail to warm a following driver when the vehicle is braking and could lead to a vehicle accident.
This can also cause the battery to become discharged once the engine is off, the traction and cruise control systems to be disabled, and the brake-transmission shift interlock to be disabled.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the brake lamp switch.
Vehicle Involved
Involved are certain 2004-2005 model year Chevrolet Epica and Optra vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
For Canada
For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data has been prepared and is being furnished to involved dealers. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned will not receive a Campaign Initiation Detail Report.
For Export
For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data has been prepared and is being furnished to involved dealers. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned will not receive a report with the recall bulletin.
The Campaign Initiation Detail Report may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
For Canada
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts.
Normal orders should be placed on a DRO=Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO=Customer Special Order.
Service Procedure
1. Visually inspect the brake lamp switch.
^ If the switch has a threaded shaft as shown above, no further action is required.
^ If the switch DOES NOT have a threaded shaft, proceed to the next step and replace the brake lamp switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the trim panel screws.
4. Remove the trim panel.
5. Turn the stop lamp switch and the connector assembly, and pull it from the brake pedal bracket.
6. Separate the stop lamp switch from the connector to replace the stop lamp switch.
7. Install the connector to the new stop lamp switch.
8. Turn the stop lamp switch and the connector assembly, and twist it into the brake pedal bracket.
9. Press the brake pedal and pull the switch plunger to its maximum setting to adjust the switch.
10. Release the plunger and pull up on the pedal.
11. Install the trim panel screws.
Tighten
Tighten the trim panel screws to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
12. Press the brake pedal and pull the switch plunger to its maximum setting to adjust the switch.
Courtesy Transportation
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product recall is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
Claim Information
Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information indicated below:
Note:
Canadian dealers should refer to the Canadian distribution of the bulletin for detailed claim information.
Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.
Customer Notification For Canada
General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter shown in this bulletin).
Customer Notification - For Export
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter.
Dealer Recall Responsibility - All
All unsold new vehicles in dealers possession and subject to this recall MUST be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin BEFORE customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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