Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
STOP LAMP SWITCH
Action number
PE98032
Opened
May 22, 1998
Closed
Sep 8, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V212000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V212000.
Campaign 98V212000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Alleged failure of the stop lamp switch prevents illumination of the brake lights during braking and inhibits disengagement of cruise control via the brake pedal
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.