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GM Expands Headlamp Recall
General Motors Co. is preparing to extend last winter's recall of 316,400 vehicles to fix headlamp systems that could fail to encompass an additional 180,600 cars.
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General Motors Co. is preparing to extend last winter's recall of 316,400 vehicles to fix headlamp systems that could fail to encompass an additional 180,600 cars.
The problem involves an electronic control module that could overheat and melt, knocking out power to the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lights.
The new recall covers 2005 Buick LaCrosse/Allure and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix midsize cars. Last year's campaign involved GM-produced 2006-2009 model LaCrosse cars and midsize Chevrolet Trailblazer, Buick Rainier, GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender and Saab 9-7X SUVs.
GM will replace failed faulty modules, which were made by Delphi Corp., with a new unit of the same design. But GM says it expects to replace those units including those replaced by the previous recall again when it develops a more durable alternative module.
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