Large Recall NHTSA · 92V086000 Reported June 19, 1992

Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 112,765 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V086000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
112,765
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 1992

Defect Summary

Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also, in vehicles with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

Safety Consequence

A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 92V086000 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 92V086000

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

What is recall 92V086000?

NHTSA recall 92V086000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 19, 1992. It addresses: Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 112,765 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V086000 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.