Date: 17.12.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Date: 09.07.1999
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Antilock
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (abs) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
Consequencs:
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Date: 10.08.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
Notes:
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.
Date: 17.05.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Drum
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
Consequencs:
The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. the driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
