Vehicle recall 88V014000 · January 8, 1988

Buick Regal and Skylark

Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.

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

Summary: Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.
Consequence: Headlights would cycle on and off. Sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch with modified switch.
Notes: System: headlamp switch circuitry.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 8, 1988
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 11, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 179,390
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 88V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Buick Regal (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
Buick Skylark (1986): 1986

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