Vehicle recall 86V061000 · May 13, 1986
Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass
An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. FMVSS 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. Also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides additional warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. If this lamp malfunctions, it may contribute to a rear end accident.
- Remedy
- Correctly index wiring harness terminals.
- Notes
- System: wiring harness for center stop lamp/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: passenger cars equipped with luggage rack and opera lamp options.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 28, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 197
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Century (1986): 1986
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1986): 1986
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