1985 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #88V014000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : SWITCH
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1984 - 5/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
2/16/1988 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/11/1988 |
| # Affected |
179,390 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| Consequences |
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STRUCTURE
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