CHEVROLET MALIBU 2000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V327000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-05 | 2003-08-28 | 2003-09-04 |
Production Dates: 2000-02-01 - 2000-06-23
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03043
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 670740
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
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'.
