NHTSA Recall 04V375000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V375000; Date: Aug. 10, 2004
Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Buick Century; 1999 Buick Regal
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 199,793
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on September 8, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, gm bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04052. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 2004
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