NHTSA Campaign Id 90V031000; Date: Feb. 12, 1990
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.
1990 Buick Reatta
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 857
The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.
System:air bag impact sensor; fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1990
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