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1996 Buick Riviera

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft Controller

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

1996 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

a backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1995 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. a retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.

Corrective Action

in a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. if a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

1993 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1992 Buick Riviera

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

Corrective Action

if this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

install pinch bolt.

1992 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1991 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1990 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.

Recall Notes

replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.

1990 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

Corrective Action

in the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.

Recall Notes

realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

1990 Buick Riviera

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1990 Buick Riviera

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

the front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

1990 Buick Riviera

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Corrective Action

driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

1989 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1989 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

one or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.

Corrective Action

this condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning.

Recall Notes

replace both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

1989 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.

Corrective Action

brake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash.

Recall Notes

replace left front brake pipe assembly.

1988 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Buick Riviera

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

Consequence of Defect

insufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire.

Recall Notes

replace the power steering pump pressure hose.

1986 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1986 Buick Riviera

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

Consequence of Defect

insufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose.

Corrective Action

this could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire.

Recall Notes

replace the power steering pump pressure hose.

1985 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1985 Buick Riviera

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1984 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1984 Buick Riviera

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1983 Buick Riviera

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

during windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. this will be done free of charge.

1982 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

1981 Buick Riviera

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

the front left upper control arm nuts may not have been securely tightened. the nuts may loosen and come off and with continued driving the control arm front bolt may work its way out of position or become displaced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1979 Buick Riviera

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber colored bulbs. as a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", which requires that the front side marker lamps be amber when illuminated.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install amber bulbs in the front side marker lamps on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

1979 Buick Riviera

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". an incorrect parking brake adjusting spring was installed on certain vehicles. this may cause interference when attempting to apply the parking brakes.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.

1978 Buick Riviera

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

1977 Buick Riviera

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1977 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Buick Riviera

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Buick Riviera

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Buick Riviera

Component

Wheels:Center Section

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Buick Riviera

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Buick Riviera

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Buick Riviera

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1972 Buick Riviera

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Buick Riviera

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Buick Riviera

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1971 Buick Riviera

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1970 Buick Riviera

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1970 Buick Riviera

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1966 Buick Riviera

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes