General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V162000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 37,970 affected units, GM/FMVSS 108/OWNER'S MANUAL, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. if an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V162000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fmvss 108/owner's manual

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 37,970

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.

Corrective Action: Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. if an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b8ef~55wb-uda3

NHTSA ID: 97V162000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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