Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 05013A
Date: 050526
Recall - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch Replacement
Bulletin No.: 05013A
Date: May 26, 2005
SAFETY
Subject:
05013A - Multifunction Switch Contacts
Models:
2001-2002 Chevrolet Astro
2001-2002 GMC Safari
Supercede:
THE INSPECTION IN STEP 35 OF THE PROCEDURE "REPLACING THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH" HAS BEEN REVISED
AND PART NUMBER 15174447 HAS BEEN ELIMINATED. PLEASE REVIEW THIS NEW INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY. DISCARD ALL
COPIES OF BULLETIN 05013 ISSUED APRIL 2005.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2001-2002 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari vehicles.
On some of these vehicles, the stop lamps and rear hazard lamps may become inoperative. The usage factors that increase the possibility of this condition
occurring include frequency and length of brake applications, frequency of trailer towing with brake applications, and exposure to high ambient
temperatures. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal lamp functionality are not affected. The loss of stop lamps and/or rear hazard lamps
could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle accident.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect and replace the hazard warning flasher switch, if necessary. In a small number of vehicles, the multifunction switch will require
replacement.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2001-2002 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
Important:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the
above breakpoints may be involved.]
For US & Canada
For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and
address data has been prepared and will be loaded to the GM DealerWorld (U.S.), GMinfoNet (Canada) Recall Information website. Dealers that have
no involved vehicles currently assigned will not have a report available in GM DealerWorld/GMinfoNet.
For Export
For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and
address data has been prepared, and is being furnished to involved dealers. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned will not receive a
report with the recall bulletin.
