Recall 85E009000: Exterior Lighting, Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

NHTSA recall 85E009000 · announced February 4, 1985 · Littelfuse · 1,655,567 units affected

The problem

THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE DURABILITY TEST. DEVICES DO NOT SURVIVE THE TEST PERIOD OR FAIL FLASH RATE OR STARTING TIME REQUIREMENTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: FAILURE TO PROPERLY SIGNAL HAZARD OF VEHICLE TO TRAFFIC. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

ALL RETURNED FLASHERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH COMPLYING UNITS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL 1969 TO 1984 CARS AND TRUCKS.SYSTEM: AFTERMARKET ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS, TYPE 522/536.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.