Recall 88V014000: 1985–1986 Buick Regal and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 8, 1988

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

179,390vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Buick Regal9 complaints
• 1986 Buick Regal12 complaints
• 1986 Buick Skylark8 complaints