NHTSA Recall 90V185000: Switch (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 476,422 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 90V185000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 16, 1990 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 1990 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Safety risk
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Notes
System: brake stoplamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: also see NHTSA recall 92v086000.
Vehicles covered by recall 90V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1989, 1990 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1989, 1990 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.