1997-1999 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others recall: headlights
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 15, 1998. It covers about 149,342 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 149,342
- reported
- May 15, 1998
- owners notified
- May 30, 1998
- related complaints
- 94
Exterior lighting: headlights
- 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."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Recall number 98V102000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Century 1997-1998 19971998
- Buick Regal 1997-1998 19971998
- Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about lights problems.
1997 Buick Century1998 Buick Century1997 Buick Regal1998 Buick Regal1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Questions about recall 98V102000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others headlights?
Yes. Recall 98V102000, reported on May 15, 1998, covers about 149,342 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V102000?
Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
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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