Vehicle recall 85V149000 · November 18, 1985
1986 Buick Skyhawk
Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to FMVSS 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to FMVSS 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: in times of reduced visibility, an approaching vehicle may not be aware of this vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Correct tail lamp lens will be installed.
- Notes
- System: tail lamps/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,036
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skyhawk (1986): 1986
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