1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE RECALL - #99V218000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHTING MAY NOT FUNCTION AFTER ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTENSITY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1999 - 8/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/17/1999 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/2/1999 |
| # Affected |
6,584 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHTING MAY NOT FUNCTION AFTER ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTENSITY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT LIT AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TEST THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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