Recall 99V-356
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Buick Century and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-356
- Reported
- December 17, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 411,880 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[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 1998 to 1999
- Buick Regal 1998 to 1999