NHTSA Recall 14V251000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V251000; Date: May. 14, 2014
The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006 Chevrolet Corvette; 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 103,158
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 13146. Note: model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 2015
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