2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS RECALL - #03V217000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN VANS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER AND CORRODE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET. IF THE LAMP SOCKET WERE TO CORRODE, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, AND THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT THAT IT MAY BEGIN TO SOFTEN AND MELT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2002 - 1/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2003 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/21/2003 |
| # Affected |
50,225 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
CERTAIN VANS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER AND CORRODE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET. IF THE LAMP SOCKET WERE TO CORRODE, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, AND THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT THAT IT MAY BEGIN TO SOFTEN AND MELT. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SOCKET ASSEMBLY WERE TO REACH THE POINT OF MELTING, THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE MAY NOTICE AN ODOR AND SMOKE AT THE REAR DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS ODOR AND SMOKE WERE IGNORED, THE PLASTIC COULD IGNITE AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03031.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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