CHEVROLET COBALT 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V560000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | COBALT | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-11-17 | 2004-11-22 | 2004-11-23 |
Production Dates: 2004-08-01 - 2004-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04100
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1378
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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'.
