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Safety recall · 90V031000

Air bags: sensor / control module-inactive Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 12, 1990. It covers about 857 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V031000
Reported
Feb 12, 1990
Vehicles
857
Area
Airbags

The problem

The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.

The 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.

The fix

Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.

Contacts

System: air bag impact sensor; fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V031000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Buick Reatta294F

Questions

Is the 90V031000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V031000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V031000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 12, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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