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NHTSA recall 86V056000

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Buick Estate and 18 more

Reported Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1985 – Nov 1, 1985

The defect

The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

The remedy

Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.