NHTSA Recall 86V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V131000; Date: Sep. 19, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Buick Electra; 1986 Buick Estate; 1986 Buick Lesabre; 1986 Cadillac Cimarron; 1986 Chevrolet C15; 1986 Chevrolet C25; 1986 Chevrolet C35; 1986 Chevrolet Camaro; 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1986 Chevrolet Chevette; 1986 Chevrolet G15; 1986 Chevrolet G25; 1986 Chevrolet G35; 1986 Chevrolet K15; 1986 Chevrolet K25; 1986 Chevrolet K35; 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1986 Chevrolet P25; 1986 Chevrolet P35; 1986 Chevrolet S15; 1986 Chevrolet T15; 1986 GMC C15; 1986 GMC C25; 1986 GMC C35; 1986 GMC G15; 1986 GMC G25; 1986 GMC G35; 1986 GMC K15; 1986 GMC K25; 1986 GMC K35; 1986 GMC P25; 1986 GMC P35(light); 1986 GMC S15; 1986 GMC T15; 1986 Pontiac 2000; 1986 Pontiac 6000; 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1986 Pontiac Parisienne; 1986 Pontiac T1000
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 106,111
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.
How to Fix:
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1986
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