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Recall 14V-261

General Motors LLC recalled the 2004 to 2008 Chevrolet Aveo: Exterior lighting (headlights).

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-261
Reported
May 19, 2014
Vehicles affected
218,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

The risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-[removed] (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles