1990 Buick Riviera Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Buick Riviera. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V110000May 31, 1995113,343 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1990–1993, Oldsmobile Toronado 1990–1992, Cadillac Eldorado 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

  Possible consequence: This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.

  Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

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• 91V158000Sep 13, 199118,904 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1990, Reatta 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 90V164000Sep 6, 199063,964 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1990, Cadillac Seville 1990, Oldsmobile Toronado 1990 +2 more

  Reported issue: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

  Possible 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.

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• 90V028000Feb 12, 199010,166 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1990, Cadillac Seville 1990, Eldorado 1990

  Reported issue: Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.

  Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

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