NHTSA recall 04V-560 (04V560000)

exterior lighting recall reported November 22, 2004 - about 1,378 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V560000
Also written as: 04V-560
Manufacturer number: 04100
Reported: November 22, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,378
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION.

Why it is dangerous

THE BULB SHIELD CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A HEADLAMP INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, ONCOMING DRIVERS MAY NOTICE ADDITIONAL GLARE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-560 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Cobalt - 2005

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