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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 000842010A | 06/01/2003 | 000842010 | 10002833 | Daytime running lamp (drl) bulb replacement. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| 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 | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 42000 | 2 | |
| Consumer states that the turn signals are inoperative. currently, this problem is being resolved by a recall from the manufacturer. however, this vehicle is not included due to vin although this vehicle is experiencing the same problem that is described in the recall. also, the brake lights are inoperative. *ak | |||
| 01/02/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Consumer called complaining about having problem with upper rear brake bulb light, which burned out. to replace part will cost $145.00 dollars. dealer has been notified. ts *tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 42000 | 2 | |
| Consumer states that the turn signals are inoperative. currently, this problem is being resolved by a recall from the manufacturer. however, this vehicle is not included due to vin although this vehicle is experiencing the same problem that is described in the recall. also, the brake lights are inoperative. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/04/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 05/15/2004 |
| 2000 chevrolet tahoe. hazard light switch failure causing brake lights not to work which could result in an accident. driver has no indication that brake lights are inoperative. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Consumer claims that turn signals are inoperative. they only work intermittently. vehicle is no longer under warranty.*ak | |||