NHTSA Recall 04V560000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V560000; Date: Nov. 22, 2004
The bulb shield can loosen or break because of vibration. If this occurred on a headlamp installed in a vehicle, oncoming drivers may notice additional glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,378
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the bulb shields inside of the headlamps can loosen due to vibration.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install two new headlamp assemblies. The recall began on November 17, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04100. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 2004
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