Recall 05V-530: 2005 Chevrolet Express, 2005 GMC Savana Van

SANTA FE VANS recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Nov 7, 2005, covering about 3 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-530
Report date
Nov 7, 2005
Vehicles affected
3
Owners notified
Nov 2, 2005

The problem

Certain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.

The risk

Following vehicles may not be fully informed of vehicle braking. Rear-end collisions and injury to occupants may occur.

The fix

Santa fe is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact santa fe at 1-800-274-1886 or asa at 1-574-266-3172.

Notes

Santa fe/asa recall no. Vccblchv.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSANTA FE VANS
ComponentExterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V530000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2005All years
GMC Savana Van2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-530?

Certain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.

How is recall 05V-530 fixed?

Santa fe is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact santa fe at 1-800-274-1886 or asa at 1-574-266-3172.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.