General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #87V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V047000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 56,783 affected units, LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

Corrective Action

Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V047000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1987-04-06T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 56,783

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

Consequence Summary: With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kxw7~ra9s~28ht

NHTSA ID: 87V047000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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