Recall
Buick Regal — 88V014000
NHTSA ID
88V014000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1988-01-08
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
179,390
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.