Large Recall NHTSA · 85E025000 Reported September 5, 1985

Lighting:flasher:turn signal

Wal Mart Stores Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 170,207 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85E025000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
170,207
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 5, 1985

Defect Summary

The turn signal and warning flasher units fail to meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, for durability, starting time, or flash rate. consequence of defect: failure to properly signal direction of vehicle to traffic presents a traffic hazard and could possibly cause an accident.

Corrective Action

Refund purchase price to consumers upon return of the signal units.

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 Wal Mart Stores Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85E025000 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 85E025000

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

What is recall 85E025000?

NHTSA recall 85E025000 was issued by Wal Mart Stores Inc. on September 5, 1985. It addresses: Lighting:flasher:turn signal. The recall affects approximately 170,207 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Wal Mart Stores Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E025000 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.