Recall 05V-245: 2003 Saturn L200, 2004 Saturn L300 and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jun 2, 2005, covering about 291,652 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V245000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn L200 | 2003 | All years |
| Saturn L300 | 2004 | All years |
| Saturn LS | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-245?
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.
How is recall 05V-245 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.