NHTSA recall 14V-251 (14V251000)
electrical system recall reported May 14, 2014 - about 103,158 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V251000
- Also written as
- 14V-251
- Manufacturer number
- 13146
- Reported
- May 14, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~103,158
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Why it is dangerous
The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-251 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.