NHTSA Recall 05V245000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 291,652 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Saturn L200.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V245000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05052 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | June 2, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 17, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Safety risk
This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Notes
GM recall no. 05052.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V245000
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.