NHTSA recall 15V-519 (15V519000)
exterior lighting recall reported August 14, 2015 - about 429,170 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V519000
- Also written as
- 15V-519
- Manufacturer number
- 14291
- Reported
- August 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~429,170
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Why it is dangerous
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-519 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 models
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.