NHTSA Recall 04V524000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 256,025 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Cavalier.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V524000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04083 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | November 1, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear lamps that provide stop and turn signals and tail lamp functions stop working because of inadequate contact between the bulb and socket. In addition, if one bulbs were to become inoperative while the vehicle was operating in cruise control, the cruise control would disengage when the remaining bulb was activated. If both lamps were to become inoperative, the cruise control would not engage.
Safety risk
An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear lamp bulb socket assemblies and apply grease or replace them if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM recall no.04083.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V524000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.