BUICK REATTA 1990: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V031000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | REATTA | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-03-01 | 1990-02-12 | 1990-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1989-08-01 - 1989-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 857
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
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.
REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
