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NHTSARecalled Jan 8, 1988 · #88V014000

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

View the official CPSC notice