Recall 05V198000: Flasher Module Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Buick/Rainier 2004

Chevrolet/Trailblazer 2003-2004

GMC/Envoy 2003-2004

Isuzu/Ascender 2003-2004

Oldsmobile/Bravada 2003-2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V198000 RECALL DATE: April 29, 2005

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 286478

SUMMARY:
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

CONSEQUENCE:
The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays. The recall is expected to begin during August 2005. owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, and Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05044. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.