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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 260702 | 07/26/2002 | 637327 | Customers may complain the headlamps may seem to flicker at night when going over rough road conditions. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 010842004 | 09/01/2001 | 831526 | 623963 | Information stating that the headlamp capsule can now be purchased separately from the parking lamp and frame assembly. *tt | 10/31/2001 |
| 010601 | 06/01/2001 | 619789 | This is a product service message regarding a perceived headlamp flicker condition on certain vehicles. some customers may complain that the headlamps may seem to flicker at night when going over rough road conditions. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE07001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/2007 | 04/30/2007 | LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| The agency's analysis of gm's complaint and warranty data for the subject vehicles, including a comparison with other agency and manufacturer data pertaining to other vehicle brake lamp investigations, indicated a low failure history for the subject vehicles.this investigation included a review and analysis of data for relevant brake lamp malfunctions that require replacement of the multifunction switch (mfs) module.the hazard warning switch is an integral part of the mfs module.other components that affect brake lamp illumination such as wiring, bulb sockets, and the plunger-type brake lamp switch, were not a part of this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 04/23/2012 | |||
| Exterior lighting:headlights, engine and engine cooling | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 130000 | ||
| I was pulled over by police for no rear lights. upon investigation, found multi-function switch bad/jammed. hazard light button stuck in up position. if pushed to the side and held, lights operate as advertised for some period of time, but will at some point stop working without my knowledge. multi-function switch is dealer only part. price is $500 + labor for installation. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 103000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that condensation accumulates in the tail lights and the safety flashers cause them to blow out. the failure occurred three times since the vehicle was purchased. this issue has caused the contact to receive a warning from the local law enforcement due to the tail light failure. the contact believes that a recall should be issued because this is a safety issue. the current mileage was 111,000 and failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I have three complaints. 1. window issues: i have had to have repair work done on two windows. the first one fell down and was repaired without having to replace the motor or anything, but it still cost about $150 in labor. the second time i had a window not working, it was the switch in the door. my parents have a car like mine and have had to have expensive window mechanics replacement done as well. 2. another problem i am having now is with the switch for the rear lights. it has quit working and the part alone will cost about $350. the mechanic says that he has had to replace several of these himself, and he is a private businessman. there should be a recall on this problem that recurs with the grand prix because it is definitely a safety issue. 3. in checking after my mechanic said there should be a recall about the rear light switch, i have found 5 recalls for which i have never received any notification. i do not know where to begin to get these corrected. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 36000 | 6 | 10/12/2003 |
| I bought the car oct 2003 it had 23000 miles on it and then when it hit 30000 miles that's when trouble started my husband went to check on his brother and turned the car off and was off for 1 hour and went to start the car and it wouldn't stay running took it to the local repair man and he worked on it and nothing 250.00 dollars later he hauled it the gm dealer in independence ks. where they said it was the anti theft device had me locked out and the had to replace the module. 480.00 later. now when i drive a distance my check engine light comes on and my car acts like it tries to cut out and shifts hard and jerks. and my tract off light stays on now all the time. my last grand prix had 160000 miles on it before it started acting up. my local repair man said that i need to replace the brain module and all my problems well stop. and now when it rains my car feel up with water on the passenger side floor board 2 inches right now so if there is a recall on this car it needs to be the whole car. right now the car has 51000 miles. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/11/2007 | 82250 | 2 | 09/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the brake lights were not working. the fuse and bulb were replaced, but the failure remained. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the multi-function switch failed. the replacement will cost $400. the dealer information was unavailable. the current mileage was 82,300 and failure mileage was 82,250. | |||
| 08/04/2007 | 70000 | 1 | 08/19/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. he noticed that the brake lights were not working and the hazard light switch was stuck. the contact changed the bulbs and the fuses; however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure but they have not received enough complaints to start a recall. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/11/2008 | 127000 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| Rear brake lights not working, but third center brake light is working. took to mechanic (pep boys) who changed the brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and replaced the bulbs and fuses, (as well as a motor w/reg for the driver's side rear window, serpentine belt, alternator drive belt, tie rod outer and oil change). when i got the car back, realized they never fixed the problem. returned the car and told it was the multifunction switch at a price of $450.00. this is great considering my bill for everything was $1,500.00, and the problem i brought it in for (brake lights) was never fixed. on web site: http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/2831 there are approximately 119 complaints all about the multifunctional switch on pontaic vehicles. i am hoping that at some point the issue will be addressed to save other unsuspecting poor souls that bought a pontiac (grand prix gt). *tr | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| 2001 grand prix dual air, heat, radio and cruise control does not work. abs light remains on at all times. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle was leaking coolant. the brake switch had to be re-adjusted. the evaporator core was replaced. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 09/30/2007 | 15200 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| Multifunction switch/hazard switch stuck/not working causing no brake lights. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/15/2001 | |||
| Headlight lenses fell off when driving. moisture got on bulb, causing it to burn out, unable to see.contacted dealer. had part replaced; however, problem reoccurred.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 02/19/2006 | 71000 | 60 | 01/19/2006 |
| I was sold a lemon car after loosing my vehicle in the flood. first night i drove it after turning ignition lights started flashing rpms dropped, found underneath front of the vehicle is loose as well as water was located in the drivers side tail light and a lot of condensation in surrounding headlights. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 08/21/2007 | 2 | 12/22/2005 | |
| Tail light seals do not work and keep filling with water not allowing the brake lights to be seen! they were replaced once and are leaking again. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 1 | 07/23/2001 | ||
| When the consumer activated the turn to signal to indicate a lane change, there was a very rapid clicking of the turn signal relay. the light indicator on the dash did not flash, but from the clicking noise, the consumer thought the turn signals were operating properly, the consumer finally discovered the rear turn signal light flashed twice of its normal speed, however the corresponding front signal was not flashing at all. *ak *scc *jb | |||