Recall 06V139000: Brake Lamp Switch Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Colorado 2004-2006

GMC/Canyon 2004-2006

Isuzu/I-280 2006

Isuzu/I-350 2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V139000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: April 26, 2006

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 404733

SUMMARY:
Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.

CONSEQUENCE:
A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06030. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.