NHTSA recall 90V-031 (90V031000)

air bags recall reported February 12, 1990 - about 857 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V031000
Also written as: 90V-031
Reported: February 12, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~857
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-031 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Buick Reatta - 1990

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