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:
1995 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 # 00V171000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Recall Date: |
JUL 03, 2000 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
268146
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 03, 2000
Model Affected:
1995 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATION.
Consequence:
IF THE CONSUMER IS TOO CLOSE TO AN INFLATING AIR BAG, SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.
Potential Units Affected:
268146
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00058
Recall ID # 94V229000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Recall Date: |
NOV 21, 1994 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1022
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 21, 1994
Model Affected:
1995 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CANDLE POWER. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS. REDUCES CANDLE POWER ON THE PARK/TURN LIGHTS DECREASES THE LIKLIHOOD OF VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT BEING SEEN BY OTHER MOTORISTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.
Potential Units Affected:
1022
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:
1995 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:
1995 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.
Recall ID # 95V030000 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Recall Date: |
FEB 27, 1995 |
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
420
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 27, 1995
Model Affected:
1995 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
INADEQUATE TORQUE CAN CAUSE THESE BOLTS TO VIBRATE, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Potential Units Affected:
420
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 97V065000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Recall Date: |
APR 18, 1997 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
50709
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 18, 1997
Model Affected:
1995 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
Potential Units Affected:
50709
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 98V306000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Recall Date: |
DEC 01, 1998 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
111470
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 01, 1998
Model Affected:
1995 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
Potential Units Affected:
111470
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.