| Make : BUICK | Model : SKYLARK | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840701 - 19860501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V014000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880211 | Date Received by ODI: 19880108 | Date Added to Database: 19880216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 179390 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
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Consequence:
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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