Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
L200
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V245000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020201
End Of Manufacture
20030630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
291652
Date Owners Notified
20051017
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20050602
Make Campaign Number
5052