Recall 06V-263
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 to 2005 Cadillac XLR: Exterior lighting (turn signal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-263
- Reported
- July 19, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 7,689 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. The bulb may become damaged from vibration within a loose fitting socket or air entering the bulb due to an inadequate seal. Both of these conditions will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.
The risk
If this were to occur, the driver would notice that the arrow in the instrument panel would flash faster than normal when the turn signal is activated. The loss of the drl and turn signals could fail to warn others of the driver's presence or intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
General motors recall no. 06013.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
- Cadillac XLR 2004 to 2005