General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V217000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 50,225 affected units, GM/REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. if the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. the temperature of the license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. owner notification began july 21, 2003. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V217000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-06-10T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/rear license plate lamp socket

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 50,225

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03031

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. if the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. the temperature of the license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt.

Consequence Summary: If the socket assembly were to reach the point of melting, the occupants of the vehicle may notice an odor and smoke at the rear doors of the vehicle. if this odor and smoke were ignored, the plastic could ignite and a fire could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. owner notification began july 21, 2003. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vndx-weed_ji5e

NHTSA ID: 03V217000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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