Recall
Buick Regal — 94V229000
NHTSA ID
94V229000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-11-21
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
1,022
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CANDLE POWER. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS. REDUCES CANDLE POWER ON THE PARK/TURN LIGHTS DECREASES THE LIKLIHOOD OF VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT BEING SEEN BY OTHER MOTORISTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.