Safety Recall NHTSA · 85E036000 Reported December 18, 1985

Lighting:lamp or socket:unspecified light

Q: What is recall 85E036000?

NHTSA recall 85E036000 was issued by Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra on December 18, 1985. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:unspecified light. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra · N/A · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85E036000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 18, 1985

Defect Summary

The light (photometric) output of the stop lamp, side marker lamp, side reflex and license plate lamps do not meet the requirements of fmvss 108. they are not as visible as lights which meet the fmvss requirements. consequence of defect: trailers equipped with these lamps may present a visibility problem at night. also, the stop lamps may not provide a visible warning that the towing vehicle is braking. in either case, an accident may occur.

Corrective Action

Lamps will be replaced with lamps that meet the fmvss requirements.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra dealer and reference recall ID 85E036000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 85E036000

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

What is recall 85E036000?

NHTSA recall 85E036000 was issued by Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra on December 18, 1985. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:unspecified light. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E036000 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.