NHTSA recall 03V-388 (03V388000)

exterior lighting recall reported October 10, 2003 - about 1,739 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V388000
Also written as: 03V-388
Manufacturer number: C33
Reported: October 10, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~1,739
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CORROSION COULD CAUSE THE PARK LAMPS, HEAD LAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS TO FLICKER OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REFLASH THE SOFTWARE IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-388 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Viper - 2003

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