Exterior lightingRecall 79V-002 · 1979 Buick Riviera
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-002 covers 8,534 1979 Buick Riviera for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT AMBER COLORED BULBS. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", WHICH REQUIRES THAT THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS BE AMBER WHEN ILLUMINATED.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AMBER BULBS IN THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; LAMP BULBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHITE LIGHTS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OFTHE VEHICLE IN DARKNESS OR IN OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY. FAILURETO IDENTIFY DIRECTION OF MOVING VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.