Recall
Buick Skyhawk — 85V149000
NHTSA ID
85V149000
Make
Buick
Model
Skyhawk
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1985-11-18
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
4,036
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.