Recalls for 2006 Isuzu I-280

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2006-04-27
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly.  The recall began on december 5, 2006.  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.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s.  Virgin islands and utah.  Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

Consequence
This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously.  Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge.  Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010.  A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame.  In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available.  Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Notes
Gm recall no.  09049.owners 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 .