Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 79V-235 · 1980 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-235 covers 9 1980 Buick Regal for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS IN FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LOCATIONS. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CLEAR PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULBS WITH AMBER BULBS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TURN SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNALS APPEAR WHITE INSTEAD OFAMBER WHEN ILLUMINATED. THIS WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF THEVEHICLE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.