Recall 98V-027
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Buick Skylark and 5 other models: Interior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-027
- Reported
- February 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 249,420 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed], buick at 1-[removed],pontiac at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1996
- Chevrolet Beretta 1996
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1996
- Oldsmobile Achieva 1996
- Pontiac Grand AM 1996
- Pontiac Sunfire 1996