NHTSA recall 92V-043 (92V043000)

visibility recall reported April 1, 1992 - about 37,030 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V043000
Also written as: 92V-043
Reported: April 1, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~37,030
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-043 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Skylark - 1991

Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1991

Pontiac Grand AM - 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.