NHTSA recall 95V-204 (95V204000)

electrical system recall reported October 23, 1995 - about 32,869 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V204000
Also written as: 95V-204
Reported: October 23, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~32,869
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION" AND FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED.

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-204 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Buick Lesabre - 1996

Buick Park Avenue - 1996

Buick Riviera - 1996

Oldsmobile 88 - 1996

Oldsmobile 98 - 1996

Oldsmobile Aurora - 1996

Pontiac Bonneville - 1996

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.