Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-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.
NotesThis 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
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport 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 SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport 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.
NotesThis 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
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
05160305/16/200310003650Proper 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. *tt10/27/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
29100110/29/2001628053Customer concern of premature fog lamp failure. *tt03/05/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
09/03/2012520001
 First driver side rear turn signal blinked rapidly, then brake light and turn light ceased to work. when checked, the light and lens were fused (melted) together. as well driver side window ceased to work. mechanic stated its electrical and advised i check recalls.also sometimes gas pedal accelerates without pressure from me. no cruise control engaged, not able to determine when or why...just occasionally happens. *tr
09/03/201252000
 First driver side rear turn signal blinked rapidly, then break light and turn light ceased to work. when checked, the light and lense were fused (melted) together. as well driver side window ceased to work. mechanic stated its electircal and advised i check recalls.also sometimes gas pedal excelerates without pressure from me. no cruise crontrol engaged, not able to determine when or why...just occasionally happens.
04/15/200650000
 Purchased used 2000 cavalier in 2006. first problem (which has continued for 5 years) is that the service light will come on when the car is cranked unless the headlights are first turned on. if you turn the headlights off while driving, the service light comes on. it will not go off unless you turn the car off and restart it (with headlights on). second problem is that fuel hand does not reflect accurate amount of gasoline in tank. it goes up and down while driving (with the check gauges light on). or sometimes it is stuck on e or stuck on f regardless of how much fuel is actually present. third problem is that car intermittantly overheats and is always losing coolant. i have replaced thermostat, water pump, & radiator. three different mechanics cannot find a leak in the cooling system (despite pressure testing, compression testing, & block testing). we are baffled why it cannot retain constant coolant levels. this is a very frustrating situation as i am left without reliable transportation.
11/15/2002
 Light comes on, on dash consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer, and they told him that it was nothing wrong with vehicle.when he was on vacation,radiator hose busted. when he returned home , he went to the dealer, and was reimbursed some of his money back by the dealer. also, was told by dealer when dash light indicator that something was wrong with battery. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
02/27/2000502/01/2000
 The car has repeatly refused to change out of 2nd gear, one occasion i was going around 47 miles per hour and the just stop moving the rpm's read around 4 the, and the car read about 45 mles per hour but it was not mving. the car behind me had no idea why i stopped because there was no brake lights. this has happened repeatly and i am afraid to drive the hwy with this vehicle. my family, friends and anyone behind me are in danger each time we get in the vehicle. if someone frm behind did hit me they would think it was all there fault becuase the re-ended me. the car can be going over 60 miles an hour one moment and back down to 30 the next moment. i do not feel save in this vehicle, nor do my friends and family that have been in the car with and those that have driven the car themselves. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
12/01/200540000110/15/2001
 Daytime running lights on my daughter's 2000 chevy cavalier have failed. as a result she has no low beam headlights. per local dealer the lights are wired into the computer and day time running lights cannot be bypassed so that the low beam headlights work. per the dealer the solution is the replacement of a computer module at a cost of $500.00. as headlights are a safety requirement i feel that whatever steps are necessary to make the low beam headlights operable is the responsibility of general motors, especially since the day time running lights are not a mandatory item in the usa. *jb
08/19/20051
 2 car vehicle collision-see police report. on the above date and time, the bethel fire department was dispatched to the intersection of reservoir st and grassy plain street for a motor vehicle accident. upon arrival a two car mva was discovered with a small vehicle fire extinguished by the bethel pd. bethel car one, pete holmberg, requested this fire marshal due to the fire damage to the vehicle. upon my examination of the vehicle, i observed the front end of the involved vehicle with moderate front-end damage. the right front headlamp assembly area did sustain some melting and burning to the rear of the unit. the left front headlamp assembly was found on the ground away from the vehicle. the bulbs for each unit were connected to the wiring/socket area. the impact of the collision caused the plastic housing around the bulb to break and dislodge the bulb from the headlamp assembly. the bulbs were part of the daytime running light system; therefore they were on at the time of the accident. the heat from the bulb ignited the plastic wiring harness on the left side of the vehicle (see photo #7). the heat from the bulb on the right side of the vehicle ignited the plastic wire harness as well as the plastic headlamp assembly (see photo #5). the fire caused minimal damage to the vehicle and the fire was extinguished with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. the cause of this fire has been ruled accidental caused by a break in the plastic retention clip for the headlamp assembly loosening the bulb from its proper placement and then touching combustible materials and igniting.
11/01/20002917108/01/2000
 The vehicle only had 2917 miles on it when the steering rack had to be replaced. *nm at 6237 miles the dealer had to replace a strut mount and a bearing plate. the engine light illuminated and the o2 sensor and starter was replaced. the intermediate shaft was replaced twice and the headlamp was replaced. *jb
06/08/20046000010
 When turning right or left steering column produced a popping sound. as a result, turn signals failed, and headlights blinked on and off. *ak
10/14/200359700103/26/2001
 High beams & drl's stopped working, checked fuses, none blown. took to dealer and found that battery that had been previously replaced for leaking, was again leaking. the acid damaged headlight wire harness making drl's and high beams non-functional. dealer says battery has no warranty even though battery states 5 year warranty. *la
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
05/05/2004950741
 Problems with vehicle starting up as well as getting the headlights to work.*mr the consumer had the recall work performed which was related to the ignition. the consumer believes that the ignition failure may have also caused the failure of the headlights. the recall stated that the high current could produce enough heat to melt internal switch parts. the consumer also experienced smoking and a burning smell at the steering column. the consumer was told by the technician that the headlight switch shorted out and that repair would cost $270. the consumer feels this should be replaced along with the ignition recall. *nm
797341
 Simultaneously while driving, check engine light will flash on. headlights flashed on/off 4 times or ther was a clicking noise in the front end. dealership indicated the this might be caused by electrical system failure. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
06/08/20046000010
 When turning right or left steering column produced a popping sound. as a result, turn signals failed, and headlights blinked on and off. *ak

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