NHTSA Recall 99V355000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V355000; Date: Dec. 17, 1999
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Buick Lesabre
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 35,725
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal manner during aiming.
How to Fix:
An insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps will be provided to owners for the owner's manual. Owners should follow the procedure in the insert for headlamp aim adjustment, rather than using the horizontal vhad indicator.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 99062. Owner notification began September 14, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free insert and instructions within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300. 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 14, 2000
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