Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V158000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-09-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V158000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
18,904
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-13
Owners notified
1991-11-27

Defect description

BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, AND THE SHIFT SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR RANGE.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101AND 105.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PROM IN THE BODY COMPUTER MODULE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.

Notes

SYSTEM: CONTROL DISPLAYS; FMVSS 101 AND 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Reatta1990
Buick Riviera1990

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.