General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V251000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V251000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2005-2007 chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured march 29, 2004, through june 22, 2007 Includes 103,158 affected units, Loss of Low Beam Headlights, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2005-2007 chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured march 29, 2004, through june 22, 2007

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured march 29, 2004, through june 22, 2007. in the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. if the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. the recall began january 2, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 13146. note: model year 2008-2013 chevrolet corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V251000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-05-14T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of low beam headlights
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 103,158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13146
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured march 29, 2004, through june 22, 2007. in the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. if the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Consequence Summary: The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. the recall began january 2, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 13146. note: model year 2008-2013 chevrolet corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.91

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NHTSA ID: 14V251000
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