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Buick Reatta recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Buick Reatta, covering 83,725 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Buick Reatta recalls by model year

1990 3

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Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported September 13, 1991 · 18,904 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.
Risk
Vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.
Remedy
Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.

Recall number 91V158000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported September 6, 1990 · 63,964 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk
Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Recall number 90V164000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported February 12, 1990 · 857 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.

Recall number 90V031000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Buick Reatta have?

3, covering service brakes, hydraulic, power train and air bags.

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