| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE00017 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: TAHOE | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1996 |
| Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Date Opened: Apr, 11 2000 | Date Closed: Sep, 26 2000 |
| Subject: HEADLIGHT | Summary: Based on the reports received by odi from consumers, failure of the headlight electrical circuit may occur in the subject vehicles, and may result from repeated adjustment ofthe tilt steering wheel in the subject vehicles.repeated adjustment of the steering wheel position may strain the wiring in the headlight circuit to the point of failure where they are attached to the multi-function switch, resulting in the unanticipated loss of headlights while the vehicle is in motion.odi has concerns regarding the high rate of warranty repairs for problems potentially associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles, with the recognition the each incident of headlight failure represents a condition of vehicle disablement.in addition, the manufacturer's evaluation of the alleged defect has not been received, and this office has interest in the details of the methodologies and results of that assessment. |
