1995 BUICK ROADMASTER Recalls (5)

Campaign:
95V082000 on 04/30/1995
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:
03/31/1994 - 11/30/1994
Affected:
87,039
Defect:
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
95V215000 on 11/08/1995
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
08/31/1994 - 07/31/1995
Affected:
8,946
Defect:
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Correction:
A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Notes:
System: interior systems: passive restraints; air bag; fmvss no.208.vehicle description: station wagons. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
95V221000 on 11/28/1995
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
10/31/1994 - 07/31/1995
Affected:
83,400
Defect:
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. this does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Notes:
System: powertrain; automatic transmission; automatic; lever and linkage; column, fmvss no. 114.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V019000 on 01/31/1996
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 11/30/1994
Affected:
308
Defect:
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Consequence:
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. if the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V245000 on 12/18/1996
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
07/31/1995 - 08/30/1995
Affected:
21,582
Defect:
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1995 BUICK ROADMASTER TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
439012A
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
automatic door lock feature may not operate. *tw
Bulletin:
438206A
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
577126R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing. *tw
Bulletin:
577126B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
776513
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit). *tw
Bulletin:
9674L60E04A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
9709016114B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing engine noise. *yc
Bulletin:
876527
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc
Bulletin:
577126A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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