General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V245000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 291,652 affected units, REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V245000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-06-02T00:00:00

Subject: Rear tail lamp assembly

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 291,652

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05052

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.

Consequence Summary: This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. a following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3qyr_rg7m-s5dx

NHTSA ID: 05V245000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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