Recall 04V375000: Low Beam Headlamp Bulp Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Buick / Century 1999

Buick / Regal 1999

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V375000 Recall Date : AUG 06, 2004

COMPONENT: Exterior lighting: Headlights

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 199793

SUMMARY:
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.

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

REMEDY:
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 Administrations Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).