Exterior lightingRecall 85V-149 · 1986 Buick Skyhawk
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-149 covers 4,036 1986 Buick Skyhawk for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.
SYSTEM: TAIL LAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to August 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.