Headlight problems leave drivers in the dark - ConsumerAffairs
ConsumerAffairs' founder and former editor, Jim Hood formerly headed Associated Press Broadcast News, directing coverage of major news events worldwide. But amidst all this complexity, some of the simpler things we take for granted -- like headlights -- seem to be losing their glow. General Motors last month announced a recall of some 273,000 cars and SUVs because of a defect that could cause the low-beam headlights to fail. Other recent headlight-related recalls have included Volkswagens, Dodges and Chryslers. But it's not just the recalled buggies -- we've been hearing from owners of models not included in the recall who say they're having similar problems. This is the same model that had the recent ignition switch recall. Even though the car hasn't been recalled, it obviously needs to be fixed. "I have a Buick Lacrosse 2005 and my headlights recently stopped working," a reader named Florence said. "Is my car included in this recall and will I receive a letter or notice about this. What to do Florence -- and everyone else for that matter -- can find out about any outstanding recalls on their cars by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's " Recalls Look-up by VIN " page. Source: www.consumeraffairs.com
