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DETROIT, Mich. - General Motors
announced a recall of 2000-01 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy,
and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles.
This recall does not include the all
new 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile
Bravada sport utility vehicles.
This campaign involves approximately
546,000 SUVs built between September 1999 and August 2001.
There have been two reported accidents that may have been
related to this condition. No injuries were reported.
"The stop lamps in these vehicles
may not illuminate when the brakes are engaged and the hazard
lamps may not flash when the flasher button is pressed,"
said Michael Ableson, chief engineer of the S/T Blazer,
Jimmy, and Bravada. "An open circuit in a switch located
in the steering column renders stop lamps and hazard lamps
inoperative."
Ableson added that the rear lights,
the center high-mounted stop lamps (CHMSL), and the turn
signals operate properly.
Currently, GM is testing the replacement
parts. When this is concluded, these parts will be produced
and shipped to the dealers. Concurrently, GM will mail notification
letters to owners indicating that Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile
dealers will inspect the vehicles that are part of this
recall and, if necessary, repair them at no cost to the
customers.
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