Headlights: switchRecall 86V-131 · Buick and Cadillac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-131 covers 106,111 Buick and Cadillac vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS/ VANS.
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 March 1, 1986 to April 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.