Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 92V-043 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-043 covers 37,030 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.
The risk
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.
The fix
REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS.
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 January 1, 1991 to May 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.