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Recall campaign90V031000

Recall 90V031000: 1990 Buick Reatta

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Report received
Feb 12, 1990
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
857vehicles
Model years
1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.