Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V056000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985V (Vehicle)9331705/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/28/198605/01/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.
86V131000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986V (Vehicle)10611105/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/30/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.