The problem
Certain guide replacement headlamps, p/nos. 16526133 And 16526134, manufactured from january 1 to july 11, 2006, sold for use on my 1999-2002 chevrolet silverado pickup trucks. The headlamp fail to comply with the photometry requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Too much light in certain points of the headlamp could create a distraction, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Guide corporation will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact guide at 248-874-0355.
Contacts
This recall only pertains to aftermarket guide headlamps 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 06E075000.
- 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.