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Recall unknown GE 1662

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Summary

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TAIL LIGHTS USED ON BUSES. THE BULB HAS REVERSED FILAMENT CONTACTS, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO DIM RATHER THAN BRIGHTEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Consequence Summary

A FOLLOWING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BUS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary

THESE BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BULBS.


Made between 5/15/1998 and 8/14/1998

Potential Number of Units Affected: 78,000

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 8/21/1998

Recall Initiator: MFR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E027000


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