Service bulletin SIB510523
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10236227 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-05-15 |
| Manufacturer's number | SIB510523 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-04-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
NHTSA's summary
The bracket that holds the center high-mounted stop lamp (aka third brake light) may loosen over time, causing a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
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