Recall 90V-031
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Buick Reatta: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-031
- Reported
- February 12, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 857 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
The risk
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.
The fix
Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
System:air bag impact sensor; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Buick Reatta 1990