NHTSA recall 92V-066 (92V066000)

electrical system recall reported May 11, 1992 - about 33 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V066000
Also written as: 92V-066
Reported: May 11, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~33
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TAILGATE RELEASE ACTUATES, THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN.UNRESTRAINED PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT AREA COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLEWHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURIES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-066 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1992

Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1992

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