Defect Description For Recall
These Vehicles Were Assembled With Lighting Control Modules Which Can Experience Excessive Current Leakage Due To Damaged Surface Mounting Capacitors. This Can Cause Loss Of Head Lamps And Parking Lamps.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
98
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
94V190000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Headlamps Can Cause Reduced Driver Visibility Which Can Result In A Vehicle Accident. Also, The Head Lamps Cannot Be Turned Off, Or They May Turn On While The Vehicle Is Parked, Resulting In Loss Of Battery Charge And Inability To Restart The Car.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Headlamp Module.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19940601
End Of Manufacture
19940701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1997
Date Owners Notified
19941020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19941004