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Vehicle recall 03V327000 · August 28, 2003

Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model

Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Consequence
When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Notes
GM recall no. 03043.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
03V327000
Reported to NHTSA
August 28, 2003
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
03043
Owner notification
February 5, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected
670,740
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Recall 03V327000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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