NHTSA Recall 86V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V061000; Date: May. 13, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Buick Century; 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Component: Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 197
Recall Summary:
An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. Fmvss 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. Also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides additional warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. If this lamp malfunctions, it may contribute to a rear end accident.
How to Fix:
Correctly index wiring harness terminals.
Recall Notes:
System: wiring harness for center stop lamp/fmvss 108. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with luggage rack and opera lamp options.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 28, 1986
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