1997 Saturn SC and Saturn SC1 recall: headlights

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 22, 1997. It covers about 37,970 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 37,970
reported: Sep 22, 1997
owners notified: Sep 22, 1997
related complaints: 2

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

Recall number 97V162000

Affected vehicles

Saturn SC 1997 1997
Saturn SC1 1997 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

1997 Saturn SC 1997 Saturn SC1

Questions about recall 97V162000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Saturn SC and Saturn SC1 headlights?

Yes. Recall 97V162000, reported on September 22, 1997, covers about 37,970 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V162000?

Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

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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