NHTSA Recall 04V547000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 178,798 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Saturn Ion.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V547000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04095 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | November 16, 2004 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket.
Safety risk
If a front turn signal lamp is inoperative, others may react more slowly to a turning vehicle and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drl/turn signal bulb on both the left and right front side and inspect for and add a drl jumper kit if not present. The recall began november 17, 2004. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Notes
GM recall no. 04095.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 04V547000
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.