1986 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 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:
88V050000 on 04/11/1988
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Manufactured:
06/30/1982 - 11/30/1985
Affected:
370,831
Defect:
The automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.
Consequence:
A lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.
Correction:
A newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.
Notes:
System: transmission/shift lever.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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