Recall 05V-198
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 Buick Rainier and 4 other models: Exterior lighting (turn signal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-198
- Reported
- May 5, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 286,478 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
The risk
The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], isuzu at 1-[removed], buick at 1-[removed], and oldsmobile at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05044.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Buick Rainier 2004
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003 to 2004
- GMC Envoy 2003 to 2004
- Isuzu Ascender 2003 to 2004
- Oldsmobile Bravada 2003 to 2004