1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA RECALL - #96V250000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 12/31/1995 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/30/1997 |
| # Affected |
270,014 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS |
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| Description |
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| Consequences |
IF THESE LAMPS WERE NOT FLASHING, OTHER VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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