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Safety recall · 87V169000

Exterior lighting: switch Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 26, 1987. It covers about 101 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V169000
Reported
Oct 26, 1987
Vehicles
101
Area
Lights

The problem

Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.

The risk

This could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warningin conditions of poor visibility, severe weather or nighttime.

The fix

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.

Contacts

System: headlight switch panel.Vehicle description: passenger cars with electronic digital instrument cluster.

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 87V169000.
  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
1988 Buick Skylark144D

Questions

Is the 87V169000 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 87V169000?

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 87V169000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 26, 1987. 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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