2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALL - #02V107000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP THAT DOES NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2002 - 2/28/2002 |
| Recalled on |
4/15/2002 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/23/2002 |
| # Affected |
10,168 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP THAT DOES NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
LIGHT INTENSITIES BELOW THE MINIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND INTENSITIES ABOVE THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE INCREASE IN GLARE FOR DRIVERS AHEAD OF, OR APPROACHING, THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP AND REPLACE IT IF IT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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Comments
9/25/2012 - [email protected]
car has 98,000 miles runs great EXPECT some idiot who put in the theft system should be banned from working on cars and this was installed at factory after 6o,000 miles and you go to start the car if it doesnt catch the theft system comes on and you cant start the car all is shut down cost me 300 to find out you cant fix this problem if doesnt start on the first try leave the key on and wait 10 minutes exactly and then try again and it will start try to start it before and no dice you will wait another 10 minutes to start it up again good luck