NHTSA recall 94V-138 (94V138000)

exterior lighting recall reported August 2, 1994 - about 1,487 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V138000
Also written as: 94V-138
Reported: August 2, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~1,487
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-138 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Oldsmobile 88 - 1994, 1995

Oldsmobile 98 - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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