Recall
Chevrolet Cavalier — 86V131000
NHTSA ID
86V131000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Cavalier
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-09-19
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
106,111
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.