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Recalls for
1996 Buick Roadmaster
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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 1995-11-09
Description
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Corrective Action
A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Notes
System: interior systems: passive restraints; air bag; fmvss no.208.vehicle description: station wagons. 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 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1996-12-19
Description
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 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, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.