Recalls for your 1996 Buick Riviera

Recalls for 1996 Buick Riviera

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XIN KA ER 1971 BUICK RIVIERA MK3 HOT WHEELS COPY 1/64

ambassador84 OVER 30 MILLION VIEWS. :-) posted a photo:

XIN KA ER 1971 BUICK RIVIERA MK3 HOT WHEELS COPY 1/64

If it wasn't for Hot Wheels its extremely unlikely Xin Ka Er would have considered modelling the 1971 Buick Riviera or any other classic U.S. car it has in its large line up of 1/64 diecasts. Like so many low end Chinese toy makers they feel no shame whatsoever in copying whatever Hot Wheels and indeed Matchbox are producing even though ironically they aren't always able to be sold as cheaply as the originals!
In this instance I was able to buy five different six vehicle sets from AliExpress VERY cheaply though that price obviously reflects the quality of these castings which in fairness aren't horrible but you can see where costs have been saved.
Mint and boxed.

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

Consequence
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming.  Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8l v6 engine.  Owner notification: owner notifications began during july 1996.  Note: 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; 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 #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER


Posted on: 1995-11-01
Description
These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor.  If the capacitor is damaged, the key in the ignition warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work.  This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.  114, theft protection and fmvss no.  208, occupant crash protection.  In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.

Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

Notes
System: electrical; ignition; anti-theft; fmvss no.  114 and no.  208.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 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.
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