NHTSA recall 88V014000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V014000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1988-01-08 |
| Owners notified | 1988-02-11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Units potentially affected | 179390 |
What is wrong
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
What can happen
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1985 BUICK REGAL | Built 1984-07-01 to 1986-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 BUICK REGAL | Built 1984-07-01 to 1986-05-01. |
| 1986 BUICK SKYLARK | Built 1984-07-01 to 1986-05-01. |
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