Recall 99V356000: 1998–1999 Buick Century and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 17, 1999
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 411,880vehicles
- Model years
- 1998–1999
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Buick Century218 complaints
- 1999 Buick Century235 complaints
- 1998 Buick Regal302 complaints
- 1999 Buick Regal246 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.