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1986 Chevrolet Camaro Recall NHTSA 86V056000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
86V056000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    • HEADLIGHTS
      • SWITCH

Summary

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

Other Recalls For The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

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