NHTSA Recall 99V356000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V356000; Date: Dec. 17, 1999
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Buick Century; 1999 Buick Century; 1998 Buick Regal; 1999 Buick Regal
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 411,880
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 vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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: Jul 20, 2000
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