Recall 98V-027: 1996 Buick Skylark, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta and 4 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for interior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 17, 1998, covering about 249,420 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
The risk
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during february 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300,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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Interior Lighting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V027000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1996 | All years |
| Chevrolet Beretta | 1996 | All years |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1996 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Achieva | 1996 | All years |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 1996 | All years |
| Pontiac Sunfire | 1996 | All 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 98V-027?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
How is recall 98V-027 fixed?
Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
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.