Investigation EA96023: 1994, 1996 Buick Regal

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 27, 1996

Closed

Feb 13, 1998

Model years

1994, 1996

Subject

Inappropriate air bag deployment

Component: Air bags

Summary

The failure rate (1.25/100k) on this issue is low.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constiture a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.odi will continue to closely monitor this issue.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report is included in the public file.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Buick Regal204 complaints
• 1994 Buick Regal110 complaints