BUICK REGAL 1985: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | REGAL | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-02-11 | 1988-01-08 | 1988-02-16 |
Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 179390
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
