Recall 03V327000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 2000-2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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RECALL This recall affects up to 670,740 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 03V327000
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles Affected 670,740
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

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