Recall 98V-102: 1997–1998 Buick Century, 1997–1998 Buick Regal and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1998, covering about 149,342 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-102
Report date
May 15, 1998
Vehicles affected
149,342
Owners notified
May 30, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

The risk

If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.

The fix

Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who do not receive the insert and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.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 number98V102000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Century1997, 1998All years
Buick Regal1997, 1998All years
Oldsmobile Intrigue1999All 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 98V-102?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

How is recall 98V-102 fixed?

Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

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.