NHTSA Recall 88V014000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V014000; Date: Jan. 8, 1988

Headlights would cycle on and off. Sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Buick Regal;  1986 Buick Regal;  1986 Buick Skylark

Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 179,390

Recall Summary:

Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.

How to Fix:

Replace headlight switch with modified switch.

Recall Notes:

System: headlamp switch circuitry. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 11, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Buick vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.