Cadillac Recall : Lighting:Switch:Button:Ring:Head Lights

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. Suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights — Switch

Summary
The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.
Actions
Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.
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Date Announced
APR 06, 1987
Vehicles Affected
56,783
NHTSA Campaign #
87V047000
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