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Safety recall · 92V043000

Visibility: power window devices and controls Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 1, 1992. It covers about 37,030 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V043000
Reported
Apr 1, 1992
Vehicles
37,030
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

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.

The risk

The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.

The fix

Replace the window express-down electronic control module.

Contacts

System: visual systems.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with power windows.

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, Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V043000.
  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

Questions

Is the 92V043000 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 92V043000?

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 92V043000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 1, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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