General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V198000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 286,478 affected units, TURN SIGNAL FAILURE, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V198000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Turn signal failure

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 286,478

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05044

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ja69-mewr-97eb

NHTSA ID: 05V198000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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