Buick Riviera recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Buick Riviera, covering 602,681 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Buick Riviera recalls by model year
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Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
- Risk
- In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V057000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 96V116000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Recall number 95V204000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.
- Risk
- This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
Recall number 95V110000 · Recall details
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
- Risk
- If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install pinch bolt.
Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- 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 shift
- 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
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.
- Risk
- In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.
- Remedy
- Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.
Recall number 90V028000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Riviera recalls
How do I check if my Buick Riviera has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Buick Riviera have?
8, covering seat belts, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
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