NHTSA recall 94V-190 (94V190000)

exterior lighting recall reported October 4, 1994 - about 1,997 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V190000
Also written as: 94V-190
Reported: October 4, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~1,997
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.

Why it is dangerous

SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-190 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Oldsmobile 98 - 1995

Pontiac Bonneville - 1995

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