'94 Buick Roadmaster Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 1994 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
| Model Affected: |
ROADMASTER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8475
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 21, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
Summary:
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
Potential Units Affected:
8475
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 1996 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected: |
ROADMASTER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
308
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 30, 1996
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
Summary:
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence:
IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
Potential Units Affected:
308
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
APR 16, 1994 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Model Affected: |
ROADMASTER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
139
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 16, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
Summary:
PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence:
ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
139
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 1995 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Model Affected: |
ROADMASTER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
87039
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 24, 1995
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
Summary:
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
87039
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 25, 1994 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
ROADMASTER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
130581
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 25, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
Summary:
THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
Potential Units Affected:
130581
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.