Recall
Chevrolet Express 2500 — 05V559000
NHTSA ID
05V559000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Express 2500
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-12-13
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
2
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VCCBLCHV
Summary
CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON GMC/CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HOUSING LENS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP DOES NOT ALLOW ENOUGH LIGHT TO EMIT FROM THE LAMP.
Consequence
FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE FULLY INFORMED OF VEHICLE BRAKING. REAR-END CRASHES AND INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
QUALITY COACHES IS WORKING WITH AUDIOVOX TO REPLACE THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALITY COACHES AT 1-800-373-6357 OR ASA AT 1-800-274-1886.