NHTSA recall 99V-356 (99V356000)

exterior lighting recall reported December 17, 1999 - about 411,880 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V356000
Also written as: 99V-356
Reported: December 17, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~411,880
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY.

Why it is dangerous

DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-356 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1998, 1999

Buick Regal - 1998, 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.