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Safety recall · 88V095000

Electrical system: rear compartment / trunk Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 14, 1988. It covers about 14,840 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V095000
Reported
Jun 14, 1988
Vehicles
14,840
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Rear lamp wiring harness may contain open or intermittent circuits affecting back up lamp or license plate lamp operation.

The risk

Lamps would flash or be inoperative; cars would notcomply with fmvss 108.

The fix

INSTALL NEW WIRING HARNESS.

Contacts

System: rear lamp wiring harness/fmvss 108.Vehicle description: coupe and convertible 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, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V095000.
  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 Chevrolet Cavalier03C
1988 Pontiac Sunbird43C

Questions

Is the 88V095000 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 88V095000?

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 88V095000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 14, 1988. 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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