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1999 Buick Century recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Buick Century, covering 780,232 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 10, 2004 · 199,793 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
Remedy
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 number 04V375000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported December 17, 1999 · 411,880 vehicles affected
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.
Risk
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.

Recall number 99V356000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 9, 1999 · 168,559 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
Risk
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.

Recall number 99V170000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1999 Buick Century recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1999 Buick Century have?

3, covering exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.

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