NHTSA recall 86V131000
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Buick Electra and 39 more
Reported Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Mar 1, 1986 – Apr 1, 1986
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.
The remedy
Replace headlight switch as necessary.