NHTSA recall 94V-159 (94V159000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported August 31, 1994 - about 139,542 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V159000
Also written as: 94V-159
Reported: August 31, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~139,542
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-159 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1994

Oldsmobile Ciera - 1994

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.