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Recall 86V-131: 1986 Buick Electra, 1986 Buick Estate and 38 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Sep 19, 1986, covering about 106,111 vehicles.

NHTSA number
86V-131
Report date
Sep 19, 1986
Vehicles affected
106,111
Owners notified
May 15, 1986

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Notes

System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number86V131000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Electra1986All years
Buick Estate1986All years
Buick Lesabre1986All years
Cadillac Cimarron1986All years
Chevrolet C151986All years
Chevrolet C251986All years
Chevrolet C351986All years
Chevrolet Camaro1986All years
Chevrolet Cavalier1986All years
Chevrolet Celebrity1986All years
Chevrolet Chevette1986All years
Chevrolet G151986All years
Chevrolet G251986All years
Chevrolet G351986All years
Chevrolet K151986All years
Chevrolet K251986All years
Chevrolet K351986All years
Chevrolet Monte Carlo1986All years
Chevrolet P251986All years
Chevrolet P351986All years
Chevrolet S151986All years
Chevrolet T151986All years
GMC C151986All years
GMC C251986All years
GMC C351986All years
GMC G151986All years
GMC G251986All years
GMC G351986All years
GMC K151986All years
GMC K251986All years
GMC K351986All years
GMC P251986All years
GMC P35(Light)1986All years
GMC S151986All years
GMC T151986All years
Pontiac 20001986All years
Pontiac 60001986All years
Pontiac Grand Prix1986All years
Pontiac Parisienne1986All years
Pontiac T10001986All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 86V-131?

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.

How is recall 86V-131 fixed?

Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.