Recall
Buick Reatta — 90V031000
NHTSA ID
90V031000
Make
Buick
Model
Reatta
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-02-12
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Units Affected
857
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.