Make : BUICK | Model : SKYLARK | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19790101 - 19790501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V234000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791024 | Date Received by ODI: 19791023 | Date Added to Database: 19791213 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 236 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THIS INCORRECT UNIT CAUSES THE FLASH RATE TO BE TOO FAST OR RENDERS INOPERATIVE THE FEATURE WHICH CAUSES THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT(S) IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO REMAIN LIT IF ONE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS HAS FAILED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FLASHER UNIT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
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