Recall 92V-124
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Buick Century and 4 other models: Seats (front assembly, recliner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-124
- Reported
- September 1, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 319,181 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
The risk
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
The fix
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior: seating.vehicle description: passenger cars with 6 way power seats or power recliners.
Affected vehicles
- Buick Century 1990 to 1991
- Chevrolet Celebrity 1990
- Oldsmobile Ciera 1990
- Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991
- Pontiac 6000 1990 to 1991