| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 24, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Model Affected |
ROADMASTER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
56701
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 24, 1997
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
56701
Model Affected
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
1992 Buick Roadmaster Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
56701
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Model Affected |
ROADMASTER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
121680
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
121680
Model Affected
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
1992 Buick Roadmaster Defect Summary:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
121680
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1992 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
ROADMASTER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
219571
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 01, 1992
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
219571
Model Affected
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
1992 Buick Roadmaster Defect Summary:
THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
219571
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 29, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
ROADMASTER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
224588
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1991
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
224588
Model Affected
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
1992 Buick Roadmaster Defect Summary:
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
224588
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.