Vehicle recall 94V138000 · August 2, 1994
Oldsmobile 88 and 98
A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.
- Consequence
- The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.
- Notes
- System: lighting, switch, button; ring; headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 27, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,487
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oldsmobile 88 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
- Oldsmobile 98 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
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