NHTSA recall 99V-358 (99V358000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 17, 1999 - about 40,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V358000
- Also written as
- 99V-358
- Manufacturer number
- 87004
- Reported
- December 17, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~40,000
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Why it is dangerous
THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-358 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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