NHTSA recall 99V-116 (99V116000)
exterior lighting recall reported May 6, 1999 - about 1,635 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V116000
- Also written as
- 99V-116
- Manufacturer number
- 829
- Reported
- May 6, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,635
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT FOR FLEET SALES ONLY. THE HEADLAMP MODULE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE PARK LAMP AS "DRL" AS REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Why it is dangerous
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-116 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.