Technical Procedure, Disposition of Parts, Warranty & Owner Letter Information
TECHNICAL PROCEDURE1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove center cluster trim plate.
3. Remove left switch pod trim plate.
4. Remove screws securing headlight switch panel, and remove switch panel from wiring connectors.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install new switch.
6. Check functional operation of switch panel.
7. Install a Campaign Identification Label.
Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean the surface of the radiator support tie bar. When installing label, clean the surface of the radiator upper mounting panel and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.
DISPOSITION OF PARTS
Replaced parts must be held for disposition by Buick Zone or Branch contact personnel. Parts must have a claim tag attached showing the repair order and the VIN of the vehicle from which they were removed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
SUBLET
PART FAILED PARTS FAILURE LABOR LABOR OTHER DEALER
OPER. COUNT PART NO. ALLOW. CODE OP NO HOURS HOURS MTL TWG
^ Replace Headlight Switch Panel
-- -- -- 96 V4250 .2 *.1 **11.48
* .1 hour for administration.
** 30% of current dealer price of furnished headlight switch panel,
Part Number 22539950.
Dear Buick Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1988 Skylark models equipped with Electronic Digital Instrument Cluster (U52 option). The affected vehicles may experience unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function, reducing other drivers' ability to see the vehicle, which might lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning in conditions of poor visibility; i.e., severe weather or nighttime.
Until you have had an opportunity to have your Buick corrected, you should be alert for signs of loss of parking light circuitry functions. For example, loss of interior panel light dimming control (stays full bright) or loss of "lights on" indicator in the cluster.
WHAT WE WILL DO
Replace the headlight switch panel. This service will be completed at no charge to you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Buick dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date. Instructions have been sent to your Buick dealer. The labor time to replace the switch panel is about 15 minutes. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to process your vehicle.
Your Buick dealer is best equipped to provide service to ensure .your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. However, if you take your vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date, and he does not remedy this condition on that date, or within five days, we recommend you contact the Customer Assistance Department, Flint Home Office, by calling 800-521-7300.
After contacting your dealer and the Buick Home Office, if you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge, within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590, or call 800-424-9393 (Washington, DC residents use 426-0123).
The enclosed Owner Reply Card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of the card to your dealer will assist in making the correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage-paid Owner Reply Card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.