NHTSA recall 98V-104 (98V104000)
interior lighting recall reported May 14, 1998 - about 457 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V104000
- Also written as
- 98V-104
- Reported
- May 14, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~457
- Component
- interior lighting
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BACK LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) AND THE ODOMETER WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE BULBS FALL OUT, THE DISPLAY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ASSEMBLY WITH CLUSTERS THAT HAVE BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TWIST-LOCKED IN PLACE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-104 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.