1995 Buick Roadmaster Recalls
Base Sedan
1995 Buick Roadmaster Recall Record
Recall ID # 95V221000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date:
NOV 16, 1995
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Affected:
Roadmaster
Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 95V082000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Recall Date:
APR 24, 1995
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Model Affected:
Roadmaster
Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 96V019000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Date:
JAN 30, 1996
Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Model Affected:
Roadmaster
Description
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.
Remedy
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.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 95V215000 - AIR BAGS
Recall Date:
NOV 03, 1995
Model Affected:
Roadmaster
Description
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.
Remedy
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.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 96V245000 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Recall Date:
DEC 10, 1996
Component:
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Model Affected:
Roadmaster
Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.