Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V014000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-01-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V014000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
179,390
Reported to NHTSA
1988-01-08
Owners notified
1988-02-11

Defect description

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

Safety risk

HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Regal1986 1985
Buick Skylark1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.