Recall 97V162000: Saturn SC, Saturn SC1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary
The problem. 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."
The risk. A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.
The fix. 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.
Owner notification began during september 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000 (prompt 3). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V162000
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- September 22, 1997
- Owners notified
- September 22, 1997
- Built
- Jul 1, 1996 – Feb 28, 1997
- Units affected
- 37,970
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.