NHTSA recall 06E075000
Exterior Lighting · GUIDE CORPORATION
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, year not stated Guide 16526133, year not stated Guide 16526134.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06E075000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.