Recalls for T1000 PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, Sept 19, 1986
A recall was issued on Sept 19, 1986 for T1000 PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS/ VANS.