| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : 88 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19890901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V034000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910321 | Date Received by ODI: 19910301 | Date Added to Database: 19910312 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 116 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CARS WERE BUILT MISSING A WIRE BETWEEN THE DIGITAL CLUSTER AND THE DIMMER CONTROL, THEREBY FAILING TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF LIGHTING. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101. |
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Remedy:
REWIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE DIGITAL CLUSTER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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