Safety Recall NHTSA · 85E004000 Reported January 18, 1985

Lighting:flasher:turn signal

Equinox International,ltd · Exterior Lighting · 27,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85E004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
27,500
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 18, 1985

Defect Summary

Turn signal indicators (flashers) fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108. The malfunction consists of no signal, continuous signal or rapid signal rate. consequence of defect: failure to properly signal direction of vehicle to traffic. Could possibly cause and accident.

Corrective Action

Full refund of purchase price will be made upon return of the new or used turn signal.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Equinox International,ltd dealer and reference recall ID 85E004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85E004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85E004000?

NHTSA recall 85E004000 was issued by Equinox International,ltd on January 18, 1985. It addresses: Lighting:flasher:turn signal. The recall affects approximately 27,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Equinox International,ltd dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.