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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V229000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1994 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1022 | 11/30/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/21/1994 | 11/30/1994 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting; lamp or socket; park lights; fmvss 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Brake failure, when driving at any speed and when brakes are applied, they make a loud grinding noise. *ak consumer also states cassette will not accept tape it ejects,trunk light flickers when trunk is open, consumer was advised that is the way it is design it is normal, also popping noise from left front window at base when going up.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Head light lamps reflective devices failed. *dh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Driver is unable to signal with high beam light. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| High beams do not come on during the day. *skd | |||