Buick Reatta recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Buick Reatta from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake warning light may not illuminate

    Reported September 13, 1991Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 91V15800018,904 vehicles affected

    The brake indicator light may not illuminate under the specified ignition, parking brake, and gear conditions, so the vehicle does not meet requirements. Replace the body computer module PROM to prevent the condition.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
    Defect
    BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, AND THE SHIFT SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR RANGE.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101AND 105.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE PROM IN THE BODY COMPUTER MODULE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: CONTROL DISPLAYS; FMVSS 101 AND 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  2. Shift cable may disengage from floor shifter

    Reported September 6, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V16400063,964 vehicles affected

    The transaxle shift cable may disengage from the floor shifter, preventing the driver from identifying or selecting the actual gear and potentially causing unexpected movement or a crash. A retaining clip will be installed to keep the cable connected.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
    Defect
    TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
    Consequence
    DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL GEARPOSITION THE TRANSAXLE IS IN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTAND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSAXLE; SHIFT CONTROL CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  3. Air bag deployment may be delayed

    Reported February 12, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V031000857 vehicles affected

    Wiring in the forward air bag sensor may be reversed, delaying air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury to an unbelted driver in a crash. The forward sensor will be replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  4. Left front brake pipe may wear through

    Reported April 5, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V05600010,535 vehicles affected

    The left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket and wear through, causing brake fluid loss and partial loss of braking capability. This could result in a crash. The remedy is to replace the brake pipe assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
    Defect
    LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
    Consequence
    BRAKE LINE COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY; THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH.
    Remedy
    REPLACE LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE/CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 ENGINES ANDANTI-LOCK BRAKES.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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