Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V031000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V031000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
857
Reported to NHTSA
1990-02-12
Owners notified
1990-03-01

Defect description

THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.

Safety risk

THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Buick Reatta1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.