NHTSA recall 03V327000
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Chevrolet Malibu and 2 more
Reported Aug 28, 2003670,740 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 03043Built Feb 1, 2000 – Jun 23, 2000
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
The risk
When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.