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Buick Skylark Recall 87V169: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

NHTSA campaign 87V169, reported October 26, 1987, 101 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V169GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF TAIL LAMP AND SIDE MARKER LAMP FUNCTION MAY OCCUR, REDUCING OTHER DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE THE VEHICLE.
Risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGIN CONDITIONS OF POOR VISIBILITY, SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ELECTRONIC DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

Affected vehicles

Buick Skylark1988