1980 BUICK SKYLARK RECALL - #79V234000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL : FLASHER UNIT
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 BUICK SKYLARK |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1979 - 5/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/24/1979 |
| # Affected |
236 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FLASHER UNIT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; FLASHER, TURN SIGNALS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INOPERATIVE OR MALFUNCTIONING TURN SIGNAL CREATES ANUNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SEATS
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
1980 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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