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NHTSA recall 06V263000

Exterior Lighting · General Motors, LLC

July 19, 2006report date
7,689units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. The bulb may become damaged from vibration within a loose fitting socket or air entering the bulb due to an inadequate seal. Both of these conditions will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.

Why it matters: If this were to occur, the driver would notice that the arrow in the instrument panel would flash faster than normal when the turn signal is activated. The loss of the drl and turn signals could fail to warn others of the driver's presence or intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2006.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Cadillac Xlr, 2005 Cadillac Xlr.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V263000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.