Vehicle recall 86V164000 · December 15, 1986

1987 Chevrolet Corsica

Part of pushbutton attachment of headlight switch may fracture.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Part of pushbutton attachment of headlight switch may fracture. Consequence of defect: push button would not latch in on position resulting in inability to turn on headlights, reduced driver visibility, and the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Install new headlight switch.
Notes: System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V164000
Reported to NHTSA: December 15, 1986
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 13, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,958
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 86V164000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corsica (1987): 1987

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