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Safety recall · 85V149000

Exterior lighting Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 18, 1985. It covers about 4,036 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
85V149000
Reported
Nov 18, 1985
Vehicles
4,036
Area
Lights

The problem

Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to fmvss 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: in times of reduced visibility, an approaching vehicle may not be aware of this vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Contacts

System: tail lamps/fmvss 108. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V149000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Buick Skyhawk02C

Questions

Is the 85V149000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V149000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V149000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 18, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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