Recall
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 79V142000
NHTSA ID
79V142000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-06-06
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
15,328
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.