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2005 CHEVROLET Cobalt EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #04V560000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight bulb shields might loosen or break due to vibrations, which could affect your visibility and safety on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bulb shield breaks, oncoming drivers might notice extra glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your headlamp assemblies for free, starting from November 17, 2004. You can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE BULB SHIELD CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A HEADLAMP INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, ONCOMING DRIVERS MAY NOTICE ADDITIONAL GLARE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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