2002 Chevrolet Malibu recall: headlights
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 10, 2002. It covers about 10,168 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,168
- reported
- Apr 10, 2002
- owners notified
- May 23, 2002
- related complaints
- 143
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V107000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 143 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 02V107000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu headlights?
Yes. Recall 02V107000, reported on April 10, 2002, covers about 10,168 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V107000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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