Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V061000 Reported May 13, 1986

Electrical system:wiring:harness:rear compartment

Q: What is recall 86V061000?

NHTSA recall 86V061000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 13, 1986. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:rear compartment. The recall affects approximately 197 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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.

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 197 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86V061000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

197

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 13, 1986

Defect Summary

An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. fmvss 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides additional warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. if this lamp malfunctions, it may contribute to a rear end accident.

Corrective Action

Correctly index wiring harness terminals.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 86V061000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 86V061000

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

What is recall 86V061000?

NHTSA recall 86V061000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 13, 1986. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:rear compartment. The recall affects approximately 197 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V061000 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.