NHTSA recall 98V-102 (98V102000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 15, 1998 - about 149,342 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V102000
Also written as: 98V-102
Reported: May 15, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~149,342
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL'S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-102 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Century - 1997, 1998

Buick Regal - 1997, 1998

Oldsmobile Intrigue - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.