Recall ID # 97V017000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| Recall Date: |
FEB 11, 1997 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
349331
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 11, 1997
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Potential Units Affected:
349331
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 95V061000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Recall Date: |
MAR 22, 1995 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
199572
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 22, 1995
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
Potential Units Affected:
199572
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 95V152000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 1995 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
83247
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 08, 1995
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
Potential Units Affected:
83247
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.