NHTSA Recall 86V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V056000; Date: Apr. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Buick Estate; 1986 Cadillac Cimarron; 1986 Cadillac Deville; 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1986 Chevrolet Camaro; 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1986 Chevrolet Chevette; 1985 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1986 Chevrolet Corvette; 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1986 GMC Gm Of Canada; 1985 GMC GMC; 1986 GMC GMC; 1986 Pontiac 1000; 1986 Pontiac 6000; 1986 Pontiac Bonneville; 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1986 Pontiac Parisienne; 1986 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 93,317
Recall Summary:
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see NHTSA campaign number 86v131000.
How to Fix:
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1986
Also see: