Headlights: switchRecall 87V-169 · 1988 Buick Skylark
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-169 covers 101 1988 Buick Skylark for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF TAIL LAMP AND SIDE MARKER LAMP FUNCTION MAY OCCUR, REDUCING OTHER DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE THE VEHICLE.
The risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGIN CONDITIONS OF POOR VISIBILITY, SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME.
The fix
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.
SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ELECTRONIC DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
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 June 1, 1987 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.