Recall 04V-375: 1999 Buick Century, 1999 Buick Regal

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 10, 2004, covering about 199,793 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-375
Report date
Aug 10, 2004
Vehicles affected
199,793
Owners notified
Sep 8, 2004

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.

The risk

Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.

The fix

Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, GM bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.

Notes

Gm recall no. 04052.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Headlights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V375000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Century1999All years
Buick Regal1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-375?

Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.

How is recall 04V-375 fixed?

Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, GM bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.