Recall 05V245000: 2000–2002 Saturn LS and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 2, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

291,652vehicles

Model years

2000–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Saturn L200138 complaints
• 2004 Saturn L30061 complaints
• 2000 Saturn LS382 complaints
• 2001 Saturn LS582 complaints
• 2002 Saturn LS493 complaints