NHTSA Recall 15V519000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V519000; Date: Aug. 14, 2015
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Buick Lacrosse; 2006 Buick Lacrosse; 2007 Buick Lacrosse; 2008 Buick Lacrosse; 2009 Buick Lacrosse; 2006 Buick Rainier; 2007 Buick Rainier; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext; 2006 GMC Envoy; 2007 GMC Envoy; 2006 GMC Envoy Xl; 2006 Isuzu Ascender; 2007 Isuzu Ascender; 2008 Isuzu Ascender; 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix; 2006 SAAB 9-7x; 2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2008 SAAB 9-7x
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 429,170
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 pontiac grand prix, 2006-2009 Buick lacrosse, 2006-2007 Buick rainier, Chevrolet trailblazer, GMC envoy, 2006 Chevrolet trailblazer ext, GMC envoy xl, 2006-2008 isuzu ascender, and SAAB 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (hdm) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hdm, free of charge. The recall began on may 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Gm's number for this recall is 14291.
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: May 17, 2016
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