NHTSA Recall 95V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V204000; Date: Oct. 23, 1995
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Buick Lesabre; 1996 Buick Park Avenue; 1996 Buick Riviera; 1996 Oldsmobile 88; 1996 Oldsmobile 98; 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Component: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 32,869
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 1995
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