Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V043000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-04-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V043000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Component
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
37,030
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-01
Owners notified
1992-04-16

Defect description

MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Safety risk

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Skylark1991
OLDSMOBILE Cutlass1991
Pontiac Grand AM1991

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.