NHTSA recall 99V355000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 99V355000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 99062 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1999-12-17 |
| Owners notified | 2000-09-14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 35725 |
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 HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.
What can happen
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
AN INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE INSERT FOR HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT, RATHER THAN USING THE HORIZONTAL VHAD INDICATOR.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 99062.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSERT AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2000 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1998-09-01 to 1999-06-30. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 01-08-42-001K | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.