1996 Buick Riviera Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 96V116000Jul 1, 1996275,811 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1996, Lesabre 1996–1997, Oldsmobile 98 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

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• 95V204000Oct 23, 199532,869 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
  Covers: Buick Riviera 1996, Oldsmobile 98 1996, Buick Lesabre 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE99059Rear seat belt retractorClosed · Sep 15, 1999

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