BUICK LESABRE 2000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| Make : BUICK | Model : LESABRE | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1998-09-01 - 1999-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V355000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-17 | Date Added to Database: 2000-01-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99062 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35725 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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'. |
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