Recall 90V-185
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Buick Regal and 3 other models: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-185
- Reported
- October 16, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 476,422 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
The risk
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
The fix
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: brake stoplamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: also see NHTSA recall 92v086000.
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 1990
- Chevrolet Lumina 1990
- Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990
- Pontiac Grand Prix 1990