Vehicle recall 05V245000 · June 2, 2005
Saturn LS, L200 and 1 more model
On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
- Consequence
- This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 05052.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V245000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2005
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05052
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 291,652
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Saturn L200 (2003): 2003
- Saturn L300 (2004): 2004
- Saturn LS (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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