3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Posted on: 1997-02-26
Description
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Consequence
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1995-03-31
Description
The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
Consequence
This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1995-08-21
Description
Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
Notes
System: lighting; lamp; side marker lights; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take the vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.