NHTSA recall 98V-103 (98V103000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 18, 1998 - about 9,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V103000
Also written as: 98V-103
Reported: May 18, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~9,600
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-103 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Oldsmobile Intrigue - 1998

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