Headlights: switchRecall 88V-014 · Buick vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-014 covers 179,390 Buick vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
The risk
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.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 July 1, 1984 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.