GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 10, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GE/BUS TAIL LIGHT BULB

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TAIL LIGHTS USED ON BUSES. THE BULB HAS REVERSED FILAMENT CONTACTS, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO DIM RATHER THAN BRIGHTEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

NHTSA ID: 98E027000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 78,000

Consequence Summary:

A FOLLOWING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BUS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THESE BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BULBS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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