The problem
Certain eagle eyes replacement headlamps, model nos. Gm159-b001l and gm159-b001r, sold for use on 1999-2002 chevrolet silverado model vehicles. The headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
The headlamps have decreased lighting visibility which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Sabry lee will notify owners and issue full credit. The recall began on may 10, 2006. Owners may contact sabry lee at 1-866-467-2279.
Contacts
This recall only pertains to aftermarket eagle eyes headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrolet silverado vehicles manufactured by general motors. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06E042000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.