1996 Buick Roadmaster Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster. 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.

• 96V245000Dec 10, 199621,582 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Buick Roadmaster 1995–1996, Chevrolet Caprice 1995–1996, Cadillac Fleetwood 1995–1996

  Reported issue: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

  Possible consequence: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

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• 95V215000Nov 3, 19958,946 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Buick Roadmaster 1995–1996, Chevrolet Caprice 1995–1996

  Reported issue: These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.

  Remedy: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA96007Rear wheel separationClosed · May 31, 1996

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