Electrical system: wiringRecall 14V-251 · 2005–2007 Chevrolet Corvette
General Motors LLC recall 14V-251 covers 103,158 2005–2007 Chevrolet Corvette for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,430 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 29, 2004 to June 22, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam HeadlightsNHTSA