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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. He received a safety recall notification in February of 2007. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the lights on the vehicle are now dim. The contact felt that the dealer should be responsible for the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
: the contact stated the head light aiming device on the vehicle does not work properly. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99V356000, regarding the headlights. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the vehicle was repaired under the recall, it is still having the type of problems as before the repair was performed. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times concerning the headlight aiming devices. The manufacturer has been alerted.
While driving during night hours, it was hard difficult for the consumer to see because the head light lens covers were not clear. Determined. The headlights had moisture inside them. Once the moisture evaporated the headlamps did not illuminate properly.
- Chesterfield, MO, USA
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NHTSA# 99-V-356-000 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. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN.
Consumer stated that vehicle has headlight sensors which automatically turn on lights when it becomes dusk. While driving at night the lights intermittenly cut themselves on and off without warning. The manual headlight switch would not correct problem. Consumer contact manufacturer who advised that manual switch will not override light sensor.
Owner is having difficulties driving at night due to problems of headlights illuminating at improper angle as noted by recall 01V286000.; no service by dealership was being rendered.
Received notice 99V356000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs of headlights. Afterwards, headlights failed to work properly. Recall remedy had failed. Contacted &andspoke to tammy & rob at GMC, but they were of no help.
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- Comming , IA, USA