Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V103000 Reported May 18, 1998

Gm/fmvss 108

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 9,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V103000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
9,600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 18, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.

Corrective Action

Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V103000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V103000?

NHTSA recall 98V103000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 18, 1998. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 9,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.