NHTSA recall 95V204000
Electrical System · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Buick Lesabre
- 1996 Buick Park Avenue
- 1996 Buick Riviera
- 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
- 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 95V204000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.