Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's underhood electrical system has a potential issue with a wire that could break, causing the low beam headlamp to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the low beam headlamp stops working, it will make it harder for you to see at night, and other drivers might not be able to see your vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
GM will fix this issue for free by installing a jumper wire. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle to the dealership for this repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
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