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Vehicle recall 96V250000 · December 17, 1996

Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 2 more models

The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence
If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during January 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V250000
Reported to NHTSA
December 17, 1996
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
January 30, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
270,014
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights
Recall 96V250000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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