NHTSA recall campaign
88V014000
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1988-01-08Affected179,390 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Risk
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
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