NHTSA Recall 79V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V234000; Date: Oct. 23, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Buick Skylark
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 236
Recall Summary:
The turn signal flasher unit installed on the involved vehicles fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". This incorrect unit causes the flash rate to be too fast or renders inoperative the feature which causes the turn signal indicator light(s) in the instrument panel to remain lit if one of one or more of the turn signal lights has failed.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install the correct flasher unit without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting and communications; flasher, turn signals. Consequences of defect: inoperative or malfunctioning turn signal creates anunsafe condition that could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 24, 1979
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