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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 6 | 06/16/2003 | |
| Has been repossesed by becu and will be sold by collatoral recovery services inc located at: 621 37th at wa auburn, wa 98002. they have been informed of the following defects: 1)none of the turn signals work. this has been an intermittent problem since purchasing the vehicle. the several fuses have been replaced, but the malfunction continues. 2)the warning sound, for the headlines being left on when the door is open, no longer functions. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 3)the warning sound for the drivers seatbelt, to remind to fasten them, no longer works. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 4)with all the problems regarding the fuses listed above, there may be the possibility that the fuse box is defective or there is a problem in the wiring. there has not been any diagnostic testing because of the prohibitive costs. 5)the tires are recent purchase from sears, but there are defects in the tires. the passenger rear tire has a slow leak that has been temporarily sealed with seal-tite in a can (a friend gave me hers). the front drivers side tire also has a slow leak, and ive not been able to afford a can of seal-tite, and have just been refilling the tire as needed. 6)the power windows movement up and down are particularly slow and the gears seem ready to break down anytime. there may also be an undetected electrical problem here as well. 7)the brakes need serious work. they have been grinding a very long time. the brake pads, rotors and drums may all need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluid. 8)the vehicle has not had its 100,000 miles, the 125,000 or the 130,000 miles maintenance work done. it has not had a tune up since my purchase and have only been able to procure oil changes infrequently.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was driven at approximately 40 miles, and then was parked for 3 straight days. on the 4th day, owner discovered that the windows were black. vehicle had burned on the inside. insurance company sent a representative, who stated that fire originated from the headlight switch. *ak *bf | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 6 | 06/16/2003 | |
| Has been repossesed by becu and will be sold by collatoral recovery services inc located at: 621 37th at wa auburn, wa 98002. they have been informed of the following defects: 1)none of the turn signals work. this has been an intermittent problem since purchasing the vehicle. the several fuses have been replaced, but the malfunction continues. 2)the warning sound, for the headlines being left on when the door is open, no longer functions. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 3)the warning sound for the drivers seatbelt, to remind to fasten them, no longer works. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 4)with all the problems regarding the fuses listed above, there may be the possibility that the fuse box is defective or there is a problem in the wiring. there has not been any diagnostic testing because of the prohibitive costs. 5)the tires are recent purchase from sears, but there are defects in the tires. the passenger rear tire has a slow leak that has been temporarily sealed with seal-tite in a can (a friend gave me hers). the front drivers side tire also has a slow leak, and ive not been able to afford a can of seal-tite, and have just been refilling the tire as needed. 6)the power windows movement up and down are particularly slow and the gears seem ready to break down anytime. there may also be an undetected electrical problem here as well. 7)the brakes need serious work. they have been grinding a very long time. the brake pads, rotors and drums may all need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluid. 8)the vehicle has not had its 100,000 miles, the 125,000 or the 130,000 miles maintenance work done. it has not had a tune up since my purchase and have only been able to procure oil changes infrequently.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 6 | 06/16/2003 | |
| Has been repossesed by becu and will be sold by collatoral recovery services inc located at: 621 37th at wa auburn, wa 98002. they have been informed of the following defects: 1)none of the turn signals work. this has been an intermittent problem since purchasing the vehicle. the several fuses have been replaced, but the malfunction continues. 2)the warning sound, for the headlines being left on when the door is open, no longer functions. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 3)the warning sound for the drivers seatbelt, to remind to fasten them, no longer works. the fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 4)with all the problems regarding the fuses listed above, there may be the possibility that the fuse box is defective or there is a problem in the wiring. there has not been any diagnostic testing because of the prohibitive costs. 5)the tires are recent purchase from sears, but there are defects in the tires. the passenger rear tire has a slow leak that has been temporarily sealed with seal-tite in a can (a friend gave me hers). the front drivers side tire also has a slow leak, and ive not been able to afford a can of seal-tite, and have just been refilling the tire as needed. 6)the power windows movement up and down are particularly slow and the gears seem ready to break down anytime. there may also be an undetected electrical problem here as well. 7)the brakes need serious work. they have been grinding a very long time. the brake pads, rotors and drums may all need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluid. 8)the vehicle has not had its 100,000 miles, the 125,000 or the 130,000 miles maintenance work done. it has not had a tune up since my purchase and have only been able to procure oil changes infrequently.*ak | |||