General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V524000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V524000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 256,025 affected units, GM/REAR LIGHT BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V524000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/rear light bulb socket assemblies

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 256,025

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04083

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V524000

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Created At: 1742808662

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