NHTSA Recall 14V261000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2014-05-19. An estimated 218,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Risk
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
What the manufacturer will do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
Manufacturer campaign number: 14093, 14236
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.