The problem
A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.
The risk
The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.
The fix
Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 94V-138 (94V138000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch |
| Report date | August 2, 1994 |
| Owners notified | July 27, 1994 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,487 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 94V-138 repair free?
Yes. Oldsmobile dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,487 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.