NHTSA Recall 87V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V047000; Date: Apr. 6, 1987
With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. Suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Cadillac Eldorado; 1987 Cadillac Eldorado; 1986 Cadillac Seville; 1987 Cadillac Seville
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 56,783
Recall Summary:
The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.
How to Fix:
Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical/headlights. Vehicle description: passenger cars Cadillac eldorado and seville.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 1987
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