Buick Roadmaster 1991
Model Roadmaster made in 1991 by Buick got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, visibility. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car has one 5.0l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 9 | 900802 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V186000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1989 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 224588 | 10/31/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/29/1991 | 10/30/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new secondary hood latch assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V094000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1990 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 219571 | 07/17/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1992 | 07/09/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new shoulder belt guide loops. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: active safety belt.vehicle description: passenger cars; general motors b series. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 438206A | 06/01/1995 | 43-82-06 | 45823 | Unknown | 04/25/1996 |
| 438206 | 12/01/1994 | 37951 | Wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| PE92079 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/09/1992 | 01/19/1993 | R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/18/1997 | 01/16/1995 | ||
| When vehicle was involved in front end collision (whole front end was crushed)there was no deployement of the driver's side air bag. vehicle going about (35) mph. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 07/21/1991 | 2 | 07/31/1991 | |
| Fuse blows engine. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| One of the fuel lines rubs against the metal frames, causing the fuel line to wear through and create a fuel leak. dealer has to replace and reposition the fuel line. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Gas tank was leaking at the top only when full. dealer found a crack at the top of the tank because seal. the tank was ordered to rectify problem.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 07/14/1995 | 0 | ||
| Front hood latch unfastened, causing the hood to fall off after recall repairs 91v-186. *sd | |||
| #91v86000 received recall had the hood fixed consumer was driving and the hood came open . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs braking problem. tt abs brakes failed, replaced module component. *yh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/28/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 buick roadmaster equipped with hercules ultra touring tires size 225/75/r15. the contact stated that the sidewalls of the front passenger and rear driver tires were splitting. the contact also stated that the vehicle was aligned on several occasions, in an attempt to prevent the uneven wear of the tires. the failure mileage of the tires was 12,000. the vin was not available. sm. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 buick road master wagon with hercules ultra touring tires size 225 75 /r15. the contact stated the sidewalls split on front passenger and the rear driver side of the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle had several alignments trying to correct the uneven wear on the tires, but it did not correct the failure. the vin was not available. the contact is concerned because the tires only had 12,000 miles.rl | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| While pulling into a parking lot and pressing on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. vehicle was totaled. *ak the consumer claims to have been injured when the air bag deployed. *yh | |||