Recall 99V355000: Buick Lesabre
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V355000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99062
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- December 17, 1999
- Owners notified
- September 14, 2000
- Built
- Sep 1, 1998 – Jun 30, 1999
- Units affected
- 35,725
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre: 2000
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.