2006 Chevrolet Corvette Recall NHTSA 14V251000

Release Date:

May 14, 2014

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

14V251000

Manufacturer:

General Motors LLC

Component(s):

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • WIRING

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • HEADLIGHTS

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
• 2007 Chevrolet Corvette

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