Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GE
Model Of Vehicle
1662
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E027000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
A Following Vehicle May Not Be Aware Of The Bus Stopping, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
These Bulbs Will Be Replaced With Correctly Manufactured Bulbs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980515
End Of Manufacture
19980814
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
78000
Date Owners Notified
19980821
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Date Report Received
19980910