1999 BUICK REGAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V170000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 09, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Model Affected |
REGAL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
168559
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 09, 1999
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
168559
Model Affected
1999 BUICK REGAL
1999 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CABLE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BODY RAIL.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
168559
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 99033
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V375000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 10, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
REGAL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
199793
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 10, 2004
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
199793
Model Affected
1999 BUICK REGAL
1999 Buick Regal Defect 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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
199793
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04052
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V356000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 17, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
REGAL |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
411880
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 17, 1999
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
411880
Model Affected
1999 BUICK REGAL
1999 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
411880
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.