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NHTSA recall 09V036000

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Pontiac G6

Reported Jan 30, 20098,012 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 80317Built Jan 1, 2005 – Jan 31, 2005

The defect

Gm IS recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac G6 vehicles. the brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal IS depressed. in addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.

The risk

Brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.

The remedy

Dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2009. owners may contact pontiac at 1- 800-620-7668 or owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

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Vehicles in this recall

Pontiac G6
20052006

Notes

Gm recall no. 80317.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .