Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V152000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1991 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 83247 | 09/07/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/08/1995 | 08/21/1995 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting; lamp; side marker lights; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take the vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 97003 | 03/01/1997 | 51272 | Recall 97v-017 - pivot and (pulse/dimmer) windshield washer switch - general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 pontiac grand prix, 1994-95 buick regal, oldsmobile cutlass supreme a | 06/27/1997 | |
| 433205A | 12/01/1994 | 433205 | 38074 | Turn signal lever will not stay in detent position. *tw | 02/27/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 100 | ||
| Multi function switch for turn signal which feeds brake lights causes brake lights to fail to come on when brake pedal is depressed. in searching web found to be common problem in this vehicle. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 90 | 03/01/2097 | |
| This is happening alot to these type of cars. it almost got my family in an accident!! no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| Whenever it rains the turn signals become inoperative. dealer is replacing the turn signal indictor. *ak | |||
| 8 | 07/10/1995 | ||
| Abs brakes failed four times; also alternator/turn signal/windshield wiper/fuse box malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 10 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Ten times or more throughout history of car turn signals do not operate for no reason. after sitting for a day they operate. suspect moisture, seems to happen after rain storms. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 100 | ||
| Multi function switch for turn signal which feeds brake lights causes brake lights to fail to come on when brake pedal is depressed. in searching web found to be common problem in this vehicle. *jb | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 85005 | 3 | 07/01/1995 |
| Turn signal unit replaced three times. one time when vehicle was under warranty, and twice at consumer's expense of $270.00 each time. *ak *nm | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Wiring shortage within multi function switch (turn signal) caused brake lights not to luminate. lights would come on only while holding turn signal handle back and depressing brake . pedal. dealer refussed to replace switch without charge, switch is on recall 97v-017 (strained or separated wire for turn signal) i would sugest that all the wiring within this switch be examined and covered under this recall! | |||