Recall 04V-524
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (turn signal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-524
- Reported
- November 1, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 256,025 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear lamps that provide stop and turn signals and tail lamp functions stop working because of inadequate contact between the bulb and socket. In addition, if one bulbs were to become inoperative while the vehicle was operating in cruise control, the cruise control would disengage when the remaining bulb was activated. If both lamps were to become inoperative, the cruise control would not engage.
The risk
An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear lamp bulb socket assemblies and apply grease or replace them if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no.04083.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 2003
- Pontiac Sunfire 2003