1999 Buick Century and Buick Regal recall: headlights

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 10, 2004. It covers about 199,793 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 199,793
reported: Aug 10, 2004
owners notified: Sep 8, 2004
related complaints: 32

Exterior lighting: headlights

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

Affected vehicles

Buick Century 1999 1999
Buick Regal 1999 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about lights problems.

1999 Buick Century 1999 Buick Regal

Questions about recall 04V375000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Buick Century and Buick Regal headlights?

Yes. Recall 04V375000, reported on August 10, 2004, covers about 199,793 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V375000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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