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 | |||||
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| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E023000 | ANZO USA, INC. | E (Equipment) | 292000 | 05/09/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/2006 | 03/14/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 105670 | 3 | 11/07/2004 |
| Recently had turn signal problems, hazard light problems and brake light problems. could not get front, right turn signal to turn off, could not get hazard lights to turn off, after maneuvering a bobby pin into the hazard light switch i temporarily fixed these two problems. i recently discovered that i do not have all 3 of my brake lights. i do not have the two side brake lights just the top one. i think that because all of these are problems are electrical they are tied into one another. no consequences yet, but am worried about the brake lights and them causing an accident.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 3 | 09/13/1996 | |
| While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt abs kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. the seal around right rear window holds water after rain. rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 02/17/2008 | 1 | 12/08/2007 | |
| There are several different issues with this truck: 1. the wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. back windshield wiper makes a loud noise and doesn't work...ever! 4. seat control gets stuck and won't move 5. no reverse light(s) and cannot figure out issue 6. final and biggest issue is that all the lights (including headlights) flicker both while driving and idling) i have had the alternator tested and replaced as well as the battery..still happening i bought this truck december 8, 2007 used from a local dealer. i purchased a small warranty but one that won't cover anything mentioned above. if there are any recalls will someone please contact me! *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 96 chevy blazer. my brake lights are doa, the top strip is working but the brake lights itself are not. i changed everything that has to do with the brake lights and still nothing. i went online and also saw other people with the same problem and frustration. i called the dealership and there was a recall on that part but for a 2001. they also estimated that the switch and the labor would cost $700!!!! i went online and found the part itself for $369. i have not yet fixed the problem. this a problem to many chevy lovers and chevy should be liable to fix it cause it was an engineering problem. *tr | |||
| 2 | |||
| Complaint regarding faulty multi-function switch in 1996 chevrolet blazer that caught on fire.*mr the multi-function switch in the consumer's vehicle caught fire and was replaced with a 2000 switch, however the switch failed the same way it was described in recall #01v364000, chevrolet admitted they installed a faulty 2000 switch in the consumer's vehicle, but the recall was by car model year and not the recall switch year *ts *jb | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Wires leading to light shorted out (cracked inside jacket). as a result light stopped functioning. light assembly with attached wire harness was replaced. i suspect that the flexing of the wires each time the rear window was open/closed was the cause of the wire failure. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| Blinker is not loud enough while flashers are blinking. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 41000 | 1 | 09/19/1998 |
| 1. anti-lock brake controller bad 2. air conditioner compressor leaks out all refrigerant 3. head lights are so bad, you can not see the road hardly at all. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2098 | |
| The headlights have never been good, can't see. air conditioner compressor leaked out refrigerant, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix properly..... anti lock brake module went out, independent garage wants $ 1000.00 to fix.*ak | |||
| 01/07/2002 | |||
| When vehicle is driven at night with headlights on high beams do not sufficently brighten the road. low beams are brighter. dealer has been contacted. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 6 | 01/01/1996 | |
| I have brought the problem of the headlight coming on at various stages of my ownership of the vehicle to the dealer. at one occasion, i got the manf. involved in a dispute about headlights constantly coming on, mostly after refueling. in any case, it was never fixed. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Headlights too small, causing insufficient lighting. | |||
| 09/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Inadequate high beams, causing poor visibility. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 02/01/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds at night, and engaging the high/low beam switch, all interior and exterior lighting failed to illuminate without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the high/low beam dimmer switch needed to be replaced. after the replacement, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 9/8/2006 - *nm updated 09/15/06. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 3 | 09/13/1996 | |
| While driving in the rain, consumer put on brakes and felt abs kicking in, but there was a delay in stopping, consumer has also been to the dealer regarding an excessive brake squeak, dealer had replaced brake pads twice and rotors once. right rear door won't always unlock from inside, dealer found no problem, pins at driver's door hinges rusted. the seal around right rear window holds water after rain. rear passenger seat will not fold down, dealer found cable binding up. water collects in rear light lense when washing vehicle, dealer replaced taillight lense, center high mount lense collects moisture, dealer replaced 3rd light brake assembly. consumer flushed radiator and 12 months later it needed flushed again, dealer performed, consumer paid to have the first flush down and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 09/27/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2099 | |
| Turn signals not working. at first noticed fast flashing of indicator on dash, then noticed slow flashing, and then no flashing, just a steady indicator light, and finally, no indicator light at all. bought a flasher at napa auto parts, thinking i could just replace it, but i couldn't find the flasher. went to the dealer to inquire about the replacement of the flasher and they said chevrolet has designed the turn signal system so that the enitre dashboard has to be removed to replace the flasher which will take approx. 2 hours of labor, costing over $200. that is outrageous! they also said there is a recall on the multi-function switch which controls the hazard lights and turn signals, (#o1v364000) but that my vehicle is not included in the recall. the dealer said that the recall may be extended to other vehicles, and i could get reimbursed. i sure hope so. it's rediculous to have to pay over $200 to replace a flasher or replace a defective switch. dt | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| There has been a problem with brake lights for about eight months. the consumer had to maneuver the four way switch in order to get the lights to come on. dealer was contacted, and stated that the switch had to be replaced. the dealer replaced the turn signal switch. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| Brake lights are not functioning properly due a malfunction within brake light switch. dealer replaced brake light switch twice in a two month period which did not correct the probelm. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/02/2001 | |||
| Turn signal, front and rear stopped working, fues and relay are not at fault. *ak | |||