1991 BUICK ROADMASTER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
91V186000 on 10/29/1991
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured:
09/30/1989 - 07/31/1991
Affected:
224,588
Defect:
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Consequence:
If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.
Correction:
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Notes:
System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
92V094000 on 07/08/1992
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/28/1990 - 06/30/1991
Affected:
219,571
Defect:
The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant.
Correction:
Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
Notes:
System: active safety belt.vehicle description: passenger cars; general motors "b" series.

Campaign:
07E088000 on 10/29/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
121,680
Defect:
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence:
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1991 BUICK ROADMASTER TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
438206
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw
Bulletin:
438206A
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt

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