Vehicle recall 04V547000 · November 16, 2004
2003-2004 Saturn Ion
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket.
- Consequence
- If a front turn signal lamp is inoperative, others may react more slowly to a turning vehicle and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drl/turn signal bulb on both the left and right front side and inspect for and add a drl jumper kit if not present. The recall began November 17, 2004. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04095.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
- 04V547000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 16, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04095
- Owner notification
- November 17, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 178,798
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Saturn Ion (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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