Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : 88 | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19940601 - 19940601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V138000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940727 | Date Received by ODI: 19940802 | Date Added to Database: 19940817 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1487 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION. |
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Consequence:
THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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