Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles-Brake Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment-Expires with Base Warranty

THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN FOR ANY TYPE OF SERVICE, AND WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD.

This bulletin provides a service procedure to verify proper adjustment of the brake stop lamp switch on certain 2008 Saturn VUE vehicles.

This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in retailer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the retailer for any type of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.

A list of involved vehicles currently in retailer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in DealerWorld (US) or attached to the Dealer Communication (Canada) used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's base warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints provided below, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.

Important: Retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

No parts are required for this service update.

1. Release the brake stop lamp switch by turning it counter-clockwise 60 degrees and back the switch off until the plunger is not touching the pedal arm.
2. Cycle the brake pedal to ensure free brake pedal movement and full return prior to setting the switch.





3. Using 2.5-4 N·m(2-3 lbs) of force, slide the brake stop lamp switch into the retainer until the switch plunger is fully depressed against the striker plate on the pedal arm

Notice: To avoid an over-adjusted brake stop lamp switch, do not move or touch the brake pedal arm during switch adjustment. An over-adjusted brake stop lamp switch could produce brake drag.

4. Once the switch barrel is against the striker plate, twist the switch clockwise 60 degrees until the travel stop has been reached to lock it in place.



5. With the switch properly adjusted, there will be a 0.2-1.2 mm (0.008-0.47 in) clearance between the end of the switch barrel and the striker plate on the pedal arm.
6. Cycle the brake pedal to ensure that the brake switch electrical connector is seated fully, and that the push rod clip remains seated fully.
7. Verify the operation of the brake stop lamp.

For vehicles repaired under this service update, use:

1. To receive credit, submit a claim with the information below: