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Safety recall · 86V062000

Exterior lighting: tail lights Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 13, 1986. It covers about 216 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
86V062000
Reported
May 13, 1986
Vehicles
216
Area
Lights

The problem

The right rear tail lamp assembly may be incorrectly assembled. The misassembled units will result in reduced illumination which will cause the lamp assembly to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108 lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: reduced illumination which does not meet the federal standard may not be sufficient to be noticed on the highway, therefore may contribute to an accident.

The fix

Replace right rear tail lamp assembly as necessary.

Contacts

System: tail lamp/fmvss 108. Vehicle description: station wagons.

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 Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V062000.
  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 Oldsmobile Firenza12C

Questions

Is the 86V062000 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 86V062000?

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 86V062000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 13, 1986. 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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