Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRETransport Canada Recall #1998023
The official notice
Defect
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 101 - CONTROL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION. THE INTERIOR LAMPS MAY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, FIVE TO THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF BY THE SWITCH. THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE WILL TURN THEM OFF AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT, THE INCREASED GLARE COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
LAMP CONTROL MODULE WILL BE TESTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
34,777 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 98011Updated June 10, 2026