Recall 14V251 affects 103,158 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles for low-beam headlamp failure. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 103,158 2005-2007 Corvette vehicles under recall 14V251 because the underhood bussed electrical center housing can expand and bend the low beam headlamp relay control wire. If that wire fractures, the low beams can go out, reducing driver visibility and making the car harder for other motorists to see; Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The underhood bussed electrical center on the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette is a power distribution box under the hood. It routes electrical power and control signals to parts of the car, including the low beam headlamp relay circuit. That relay circuit is the switch path that lets the low beam headlights turn on when commanded.
On affected Corvettes, the housing around that electrical center expands. As it moves, it bends the control circuit wire for the low beam headlamp relay. Repeated bending weakens the wire until it fractures. Once the wire breaks, the low beam headlights lose their electrical path and stop illuminating.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices can be loss of low beam headlamp illumination, especially at night or in low light. High beams and other lights are separate from the specific low beam relay circuit described in this recall.
Who's affected?
Each included model year lists the same component areas: Headlights and wiring.
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | wiring |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | Headlights |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | wiring |
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | Headlights |
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | wiring |
| Units affected | 103,158 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
If the low beam headlamps stop illuminating, the driver sees less of the road and other motorists have less chance to notice the Corvette, increasing the risk of a crash. Avoid night driving until the issue is checked, and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the free jumper-wire installation for the low-beam headlamp circuit is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V251 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the Chevrolet owner notice if you received one.
- Avoid night driving until the repair is complete, because low-beam headlamp loss reduces visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician installs a jumper wire in the underhood bussed electrical center circuit to keep the low beam headlamp relay control wire from bending and fracturing. The remedy calls for this correction at no charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed, confirm parts availability before arranging service. Once available, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 14, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V251?
Recall 14V251 covers 103,158 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with an underhood bussed electrical center housing issue. The housing can expand and repeatedly bend the low-beam headlamp relay control circuit wire. If the wire fractures, the low-beam headlights stop working. Chevrolet dealers install a jumper wire for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Corvette is included in recall 14V251. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the jumper-wire repair. Reference recall number 14V251 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers install the jumper wire free of charge. Parts and labor are covered, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.
What is the safety risk for this Chevrolet Corvette recall?
The safety risk is loss of low-beam headlamp illumination. If the low beams stop working, the driver has less visibility and other motorists have less ability to see the vehicle, increasing crash risk. The repair path is a free jumper-wire installation at a Chevrolet dealer.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Corvette used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2005-2007 Corvette is included, then call a Chevrolet dealer and reference recall 14V251.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V251000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V251 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V251000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →