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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V524📅 Nov 3, 2004

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier & 2003 Pontiac Sunfire recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V524000
Manufacturer recall #
04083
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
256,025
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 18, 2005
Built
Apr 1, 2002 – Aug 31, 2003
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
GM recall no.04083.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V524 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V524?

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier & 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. 256,025 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.