Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 030864018 | 06/01/2003 | 10002874 | Outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp falls out, bulb burns out. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 000842010A | 06/01/2003 | 000842010 | 10002833 | Daytime running lamp (drl) bulb replacement. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 628400 | Subject regarding head lamp fog lamp and daytime running lamp condensation. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| 201101 | 11/20/2001 | 628139 | Information addressing headlamp, fog lamp and daytime running lamp condensation. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 020522004B | 10/01/2002 | 020522004A | 10000171 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/14/2003 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 3782 | 10018627 | Fog lamps inoperative. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 020842002 | 04/01/2002 | 634530 | Subject regarding headlamp condensation. *tt | 10/03/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 20000 | 2 | 05/10/2002 |
| I took my 02 avalanche in for warranty service work for serveral items. one item was not fixed to my satisfaction. i reported condensation in my daytime running lights/fog light housing. not only was there condensation, there was standing water. when i picked up my vehicle i looked and the lights seemed to be ok, but by the time i arrived home 15 minutes later, there was condensation in them again. i called the dealer to find out that they didn't replace them, they only cleaned them out and resealed them. upon further inspection i noticed that they separated the housing from the lens and then used silicone sealant to put them back together. the dealership i took it to stated there was a bulletin from gm stating that some condensation is normal and the fix they performed was all they were allowed to do. i contacted gm and received the same information. i took the vehicle back in again for the condensation, they have now performed the same fix. i told them and the gm rep on the phone that this was a safety issue, that no amount of condensation in my light housing is acceptable. now i am unwilling to use my fog lights due to the fact i am concerned about possible safety issues with the lens and the condensation as well as the now silicone being so close to the heat of the fog lights. gm is refusing to replace my light housings, i consider this a serious safety issue.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2002 | 2 | 09/22/2002 | |
| My 2002 chevrolet avalanche has several problems. first the rear window and mid tailgate leaks into the passenger area. i have taken it to the dealer 4 times now and it is still doing the same thing. there is moisture in the daytime driving lights that will not go away. the rt rear seat belt latch is hard to latch without someone helping the passenger that sits in that seat. i have 17 inche tires with a 16 inch spare how safe is that??? i have oil consumption at least 1 quart per 1,000 miles vehicle also blows black, blue and white smoke. they are doing a consumption test now. the universal joint pops when changing from park to reverse and to neutral and back. there is clunking sound when pulling in or out of a parking space turning either left or right. emergency brake goes all the way to the floor and does not work. i have had to the dealer several times and it seems nothing gets fixed.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 25000 | 08/30/2001 | |
| Fog lamp condensation --- i did not notice that my 2002 avalanche was subject to water build up in the fog lamps until it was out of warranty. the dealer said it was out of warranty. i drilled a 1/8 hole with a high speed bit in the lowest part of the plastic lense. now, although condensation still accumulates on the lense it will eventually run down the lense and out the bottom hole. i was always afraid to turn them on with the bulbs being submerged in water. | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the front seat back moved on its own. the driver tried to make an adjustment with seat, but it failed to adjust properly. the problem still remains, and the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic advised driver that the seat was operating as designed. *ak the left front seat back cover bolts were loose at the frame. *sc the fog lights contained condensation. *jb | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 200 | 10 | 04/21/2004 |
| Fog lamps fill with condensation and do not dry out. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2003 | 1 | 06/14/2001 | |
| I have had 3 broken brackets on my running lights since i bought my 2002 chevrolet avalanche. but since i have 62,000 mile on it it has now become my problem. in order to replace the brackets you have to replace the whole light. which i have done 6 months after i received the truck for the sum of $70.00. now i need to replace both lights for the sum of $100. apiece. i feel this is a design defect and chevy should take care of it. also my check enigine light has been going on once a month for three months and that seems to be my problem to. i bought the truck in worcester mass. and have since moved to maine and have to travel 300 miles to bring it back to the dealer just to be told by chevy that it is my problem. i want the consumers to beware that just because you pay $37,000 for a truck doesn't mean that the manufacuter will stick by them.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| The vehicles headlights are starting to accumulate moisture. consumer statesonce moisture is trap inside, the lights are less noticeable to other drivers and obstructs drivers visibility. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ph | |||