Recall 98V-102
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Buick Century and 2 other models: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-102
- Reported
- May 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 149,342 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
The fix
Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who do not receive the insert and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-[removed] or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Buick Century 1997 to 1998
- Buick Regal 1997 to 1998
- Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999