Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 90V-031 · 1990 Buick Reatta
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-031 covers 857 1990 Buick Reatta for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
SYSTEM:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1989 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.