Recall 04V547000: DRL/Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Saturn / ION 2003-2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V547000 Recall Date : NOV 16, 2004

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 178798

SUMMARY:
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket.

CONSEQUENCE:
If a front turn signal lamp is inoperative, others may react more slowly to a turning vehicle and a crash could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the DRL/turn signal bulb on both the left and right front side and inspect for and add a DRL jumper kit if not present. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2004. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

NOTES:
GM Recall NO. 04095. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).