1996 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others recall: control module
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 23, 1995. It covers about 32,869 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32,869
- reported
- Oct 23, 1995
- owners notified
- Sep 22, 1995
- related complaints
- 81
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
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre 1996 1996
- Buick Park Avenue 1996 1996
- Buick Riviera 1996 1996
- Oldsmobile 88 1996 1996
- Oldsmobile 98 1996 1996
- Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 1996
- Pontiac Bonneville 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 81 complaints about electrical problems.
1996 Buick Lesabre1996 Buick Park Avenue1996 Buick Riviera1996 Oldsmobile 881996 Oldsmobile 981996 Oldsmobile Aurora1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Questions about recall 95V204000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others control module?
Yes. Recall 95V204000, reported on October 23, 1995, covers about 32,869 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V204000?
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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