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1997 Buick CENTURY Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall


NHTSA Recall #	11700
NHTSA Compaign #	98V102000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	BUICK
Brand	BUICK
Model	CENTURY
Model Year	1997
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of notification	30/05/98
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/96
End date of manufacturing	31/07/97
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	15/05/98
Report created	18/05/98
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	108
Estimated number of affected units	149342
Defect summary	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."
Consequence summary	If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Corrective action	Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Recall notes	Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998. Owners who do not receive the insert and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. 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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1997 Buick CENTURY Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

1997 Buick CENTURY Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

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