Recall 94V-190: 1995 Oldsmobile 98, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Oct 4, 1994, covering about 1,997 vehicles.
The problem
These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. This can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.
The risk
Sudden loss of headlamps can cause reduced driver visibility which can result in a vehicle accident. Also, the head lamps cannot be turned off, or they may turn on while the vehicle is parked, resulting in loss of battery charge and inability to restart the car.
The fix
Dealers will replace the headlamp module.
Notes
System: lighting; head lights.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with twilight sentinel lights.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Headlights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 94V190000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 94V-190?
These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. This can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.
How is recall 94V-190 fixed?
Dealers will replace the headlamp module.
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.