1986 BUICK ESTATE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
86V056000 on 04/30/1986
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1985 - 10/31/1985
Affected:
93,317
Defect:
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. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.
Correction:
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes:
System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.

Campaign:
86V131000 on 09/29/1986
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
02/28/1986 - 03/31/1986
Affected:
106,111
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes:
System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.

Campaign:
89V102000 on 07/24/1989
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 01/31/1988
Affected:
1,755,897
Defect:
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence:
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Notes:
System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

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