Vehicle recall 04V560000 · November 22, 2004
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
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…
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- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two new headlamp assemblies. The recall began on November 17, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V560000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04100
- Owner notification
- November 17, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,378
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Cobalt (2005): 2005
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