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 - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 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 Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 030842007 | 08/01/2003 | 10012568 | Tail lamp/brake lamp bulb inoperative. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3136 | 01/01/2004 | 10010026 | Daytime running lamps (drl) disable official government vehicles only. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 63000 | ||
| Slowly buyt surely, some of my electrical systems have been failing. it first started with lights burning out repeatedly, then went to turn signals not working properly, then went to power windows functioning improperly, then the temperature/mpg/oil display stopped functioning, then i had to replace the alternator and the problems got even worse. i have also had issues with the vehicle drfiting up to 3 feet backwards if on a slight incline and in drive. please check into these issues and resolve. i am scared for my family's safety due to the increasing electrical issues. i am beginnning to think this may be a fire hazard. we have tried replcaing the switches for the windows, the bulbs and tail light assembly. the issues with the windows get better when the switch is replaced and then get even worse than before in no time flat. in addition to these issues we have had to replace the bearings repeatedly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 4 | 02/10/2004 | |
| Stop lamp bulbs are shorting out at connector to sockets. this has happened four times so far. three times on the right side and once on the left side. the result is a melted base on oem bulbs with plastic bases and an inoperable brake light. frequent failures of stop lamps creates a safety hazard. 2 of the bulbs are available | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Sliding door problems since purchase. driver electric seat repaired several times and still does not work. dealer repaired rear compressor and broke cover latch. they put a hole in the front bumper at this time. passenger front window chooses not to work at random and back left side window sometimes does not close. tape player has ate tapes since purchase. no air conditioning! *jb | |||
| 08/12/2005 | 65000 | 2 | 09/15/2002 |
| The front light and turn signal assembly of this van and sister vehicles pontiac montanas and chevrolet ventures fill with moisture and keep the full light from shining on the roadway and being fully visible to other vehicles - this has occured in my van twice and i have noticed at least 10 other vans of these makes with the same problem | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 46800 | 07/07/1999 | |
| Brakes, air conditioning, wheel hub & abs, fuel pump. wheel bearings disable awd. been replaced 8 times. fuel pump went out at 52000 part alone $400. air conditioning out when bought it. they scammed me and put a sealant in the condeser and sold it in the winter. these item should be replaced by gm because its an on giong problem with the bearing hubs and a bad design on the condenser. my father inlaw works for gm along with other family members. i will not buy another gm product again!!! p.s. who ever was the bright one to design tail light that plug in from the top and let water fill you tail light should be fired!!!dk | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 08/12/2005 | 65000 | 2 | 09/15/2002 |
| The front light and turn signal assembly of this van and sister vehicles pontiac montanas and chevrolet ventures fill with moisture and keep the full light from shining on the roadway and being fully visible to other vehicles - this has occured in my van twice and i have noticed at least 10 other vans of these makes with the same problem | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 6 | 01/05/2003 | |
| Rear tail lights malfunction intermittently. usually after heavy rain. bulbs become covered with corrosion,and rust. repair effected by olds dealer only temporarily corrects problem.dash indicator shows operational status,lites do not blink. hi-way travel becomes safety issue of unsafe lane change,not driver error. *ak | |||