Investigation DP05001: 2000–2002 Saturn LS

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 10, 2005

Closed

Feb 22, 2005

Model years

2000–2002

Subject

Inoperative tail lamps

Component: Electrical system

Summary

On january 25, 2005, a safety defect petition was received by the office of defects investigation (odi), requesting an investigation of inoperative tail lamps on my 2000-2002 saturn l-series vehicles.the petitioner alleges a defect in the design and assembly of the tail lamp assembly circuit board and light socket contact.the petitioner identified 47 vehicle owner questionnaire's (voq's) associated with the alleged defect, and odi concurs that 40 of those voq's satisfy the scope of this investigation.odi has found an additional 10 voq's related to the allegation.odi has granted the petition and opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-010).

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2002 Saturn LS493 complaints
• 2001 Saturn LS582 complaints
• 2000 Saturn LS382 complaints