Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Brake Light Switch: Recalls
Recall - Faulty Brake Stoplamp Switch
NUMBER: 90-C-08A
DATE: 08/92
SUBJECT:
PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN 90-C-08A
BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH
MODELS:
1988-90 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
TO: ALL PONTIAC DEALERS
THIS BULLETIN REVISES THE VEHICLES INVOLVED SECTION OF PONTIAC PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 90-C-08,
DATED NOVEMBER, 1990. SPECIFICALLY, 1988 AND ADDITIONAL 1989 PONTIAC RAND PRIX VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO
THE CAMPAIGN POPULATION. OWNER'S WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THIS ACTION BY PONTIAC DIVISION (SEE OWNER LETTER). THIS
SUPPLEMENT IS TO BE ATTACHED TO PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGNS BULLETIN 90-C-08 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1988-90 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles built within VIN breakpoints as shown.
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle
Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to the involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data
furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.
These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up
necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
September, 1992
Dear Pontiac Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1988-90 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles. These
vehicles may have a faulty brake stoplamp switch, which could result in the stoplamps not illuminating on application of the brakes. If this should occur
in situations where a driver in a trailing vehicle is otherwise unable to reconize a braking action in sufficient time to respond appropriately, a vehicle
crash could occur without prior warning. In some cases, failure of the stoplamp switch can result in the stoplamps staying on at all times.
In addition, in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the
brake pedal. If this occurs, the cruise control feature can be disengaged by moving the cruise control switch to the "OFF" position, or by reapplying the
brake. Once the vehicle speed drops below 12-14 MPH, the cruise feature will be automatically disengaged.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To prevent these conditions from occurring, an improved design stoplamp switch will be installed on your vehicle. This service will be performed for
you at no charge.
