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Buick Regal Recall 79V235: Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

NHTSA campaign 79V235, reported October 23, 1979, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 79V235GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS IN FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LOCATIONS. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CLEAR PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULBS WITH AMBER BULBS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TURN SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNALS APPEAR WHITE INSTEAD OFAMBER WHEN ILLUMINATED. THIS WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF THEVEHICLE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Buick Regal1980