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Safety recall · 86V164000

Exterior lighting: switch Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 15, 1986. It covers about 1,958 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V164000
Reported
Dec 15, 1986
Vehicles
1,958
Area
Lights

The problem

Part of pushbutton attachment of headlight switch may fracture. Consequence of defect: push button would not latch in on position resulting in inability to turn on headlights, reduced driver visibility, and the potential for a crash.

The fix

INSTALL NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Contacts

System: headlight switch. 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 Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V164000.
  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
1987 Chevrolet Corsica07F

Questions

Is the 86V164000 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 86V164000?

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 86V164000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 15, 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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