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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 1978 · #78V140000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:INSTRUMENT PANEL:GAUGE:INDICATOR:

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". ALSO, THE BRAKE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION IS INOPERABLE.

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:INSTRUMENT PANEL:GAUGE:INDICATOR:
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL LENGTHEN THE WIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO ENSURE PROPER BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION. A GROUNDING WIRE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION.

View the official CPSC notice