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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors 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 without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors 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 without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V250000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 08/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 270014 | 01/30/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/1996 | 12/20/1996 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. this fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. if necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin during january 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 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 | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 dope, inc.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 - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 051603 | 05/16/2003 | 10003650 | Proper installation instructions for the high mounted stop lamp that is integrated in the rear spoiler. some dealers have complained about the lamp not fitting properly or that parts are being damaged during installation. *tt | 10/27/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 291001 | 10/29/2001 | 628053 | Customer concern of premature fog lamp failure. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 05/21/1999 | 11000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the interior lights would sporadically illuminate. the failure occurred numerous times over the course of sixteen years. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis numerous times but the contact was told that there were no failures discovered. the contact eventually removed the interior light fuse to stop the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 98v027000 (interior lighting) but was told that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact also stated that the catalytic converter was replaced six times. the vehicle was not repaired for the interior lighting failure. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 233,163. kmj | |||
| 05/21/1999 | 11000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the interior light illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times over the course of sixteen years. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis numerous times but she was told there was no problem. the contact eventually took the fuse out to stop the failure. the contact was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 98v027000 (interior lighting) but was told her vin was not part of the recall. the contact also stated that she had to replace the catalytic converter six times. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 233,163. dt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Rear tail/brake light sockets failed, causing rear brake lights and turn signal indicators to malfunction. upon inspection, i found bad electrical corrosion inside the bulb sockets, preventing a proper electrical contact. i was able to fix the left side by cleaning the electrical contacts, while the right side is unrepairable. malfunction of both rear brake/turn signals is a major safety hazard. | |||
| 1 | 07/13/1995 | ||
| The third brake light (high mount) keeps blowing bulbs,when pulling the bulbs out the top of the bulb is melted to the inside of the light assembly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Design of the brake light (rear window location) causing poor visibility. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 75000 | 5 | 11/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. the rear hazard warning lights would not flash when the switch was activated. the dealer stated that the hazard lamp switch failed. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights). the contact stated that the interior lights illuminated without warning. the dealer stated that the lamp control module failed. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number (interior lighting). the current and failure mileages were 75,000. | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 3 | ||
| Device for lights, highbeams, cruise control and blinkers works on and off then stops working completely for no reason. even if you do not drive you car and night or use all those functions on a regular basis.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I just had to replace a hazard light switch at 61,000 miles. the rear lights did not function. however the inside dash and front lights did work properly. i was having the car towed at the time and he is the one to bring it to my attention. i did call gm and there was a recall on my car and this particular part had been replaced at 29,000 miles. this is too important of a safety issue to have fail again at 30,000 miles later. please contact me if you need any further information. thank you! *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 01/10/2001 | |||
| Vehicle is expiriencing same problems as mentioned in recall 96v250000; hazard lights do not flash when hazard switch is activated. manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. repairs would be at consumer's expense.*ak | |||
| 12/12/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Flasher/hazard light failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 128000 | 1 | 10/17/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the headlights glowed an orange/yellow color. the dealership replaced the sockets and bulbs, but this has not solved the problem. the dealership stated there was no problem with the vehicle. the contact insisted this impaired his vision and he could not see three feet in front of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | 6 | 01/01/1996 | |
| I have had reoccurring problems with the lights and the start up light on suspension since the day i purchased the automobile. everytime i took it in for repair, i got a cannot duplicate in the place of repair. i knew nothing of the recall on this items until 6/18/2000, when i was researching other items on the cavalier. i would appreciate getting this repaired as oppossed to cannot duplicate. i do know the suspension happens far more often than a vehicle this young age should. thank you. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| The headlamps failed. water entered the front lighting harness located behind the front bumper facia. the water was retained in the harness and caused the corrosion of the splices for the low beam headlamps and drl circuits. the splices were broken by the corrosion, resulting in failure. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Knocking noise near trunk area, burning smell constantly, panel lights always show something wrong, ets off light blinking, tilt sticks, horn defective, don't start in warm weather,popping noise in rear side, coolant leaks, power steering hoses had to be replaced because they burned up and leaked fluid onto exhaust system, window rattles when coming down, window not aligned right air comes through on both sides,alarm doesn't work 85% of the time even with new batteries, nothing but problems since june 1, 1999. | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Headlight wiring shorted on bracket while driving, headlights failed. chevrolet said too bad charged $73.53 to fix wiring. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Head lamp wiring harness was corroded. as a result, the high and low beams malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 3 | ||
| Device for lights, highbeams, cruise control and blinkers works on and off then stops working completely for no reason. even if you do not drive you car and night or use all those functions on a regular basis.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 05/26/2002 | 20 | 05/01/2099 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Rear tail/brake light sockets failed, causing rear brake lights and turn signal indicators to malfunction. upon inspection, i found bad electrical corrosion inside the bulb sockets, preventing a proper electrical contact. i was able to fix the left side by cleaning the electrical contacts, while the right side is unrepairable. malfunction of both rear brake/turn signals is a major safety hazard. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Headlights were inoperative, took vehicle to mechanic, and had to replaced turn signal switch.*ak . *jb | |||