NHTSA Campaign #88V014000
1985–1986 Buick Regal Recall
Exterior Lighting: Headlights: Switch
Issued August 1, 1988 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1985, 1986
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
- Vehicles affected
- 179,390
- Report received
- August 1, 1988
Summary
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.