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1996 BUICK Roadmaster
2 Recalls for 1996 BUICK Roadmaster
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-10 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE’S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
| 1995-11-03 | AIR BAGS | 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.” 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BUICK Roadmaster
| Date | Component |
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56 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BUICK Roadmaster
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-06 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 504152 | |||
| 1996-05-06 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 504152 | |||
| 1996-03-06 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 502040 | |||
| 2018-12-08 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11156939 | |||
| 2007-12-10 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ODI Number: 10211320 | |||
| 2006-11-29 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10174729 | |||
| 2006-07-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10161526 | |||
| 2006-05-02 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10156604 | |||
| 2005-09-08 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10135912 | |||
| 2005-01-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10107373 | |||
| 2004-02-21 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10058669 | |||
| 2003-12-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10046367 | |||
| 2003-06-24 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10023654 | |||
| 2003-01-24 |
STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10004632 | |||
| 2002-12-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10000237 | |||
| 2002-04-30 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8008896 | |||
| 2002-01-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 8002984 | |||
| 2001-11-20 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 899335 | |||
| 2001-08-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 893985 | |||
| 2001-03-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 882828 | |||
| 2001-03-13 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 882827 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 881581 | |||
| 2001-02-12 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 880329 | |||
| 2000-05-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 861837 | |||
| 1999-03-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 834192 | |||
| 1998-10-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 829796 | |||
| 1997-11-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 818467 | |||
| 1997-03-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 810294 | |||
| 1997-04-09 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 810210 | |||
| 1997-05-22 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 812478 | |||
| 1997-03-10 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 808142 | |||
| 1996-09-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 802948 | |||
| 1996-08-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 800580 | |||
| 1996-10-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 803512 | |||
| 2000-10-06 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 733618 | |||
| 2000-01-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 717371 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
ODI Number: 604945 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 605409 | |||
| 1997-04-17 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 603129 | |||
| 1997-04-10 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 603091 | |||
| 1997-04-10 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ODI Number: 602998 | |||
| 1997-02-12 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 602737 | |||
| 2001-04-09 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 560719 | |||
| 2000-10-18 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 556695 | |||
| 2000-02-07 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 550758 | |||
| 2000-01-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 550503 | |||
| 2000-01-21 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 550503 | |||
| 2000-01-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 550503 | |||
| 1999-01-19 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 543419 | |||
| 1999-01-19 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 543419 | |||
| 1999-01-19 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 543419 | |||
| 1997-12-02 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 525556 | |||
| 1997-08-08 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 520740 | |||
| 1997-08-01 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 521610 | |||
| 1997-03-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 515738 | |||
| 1997-03-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 515552 |
1 Investigations for 1996 BUICK Roadmaster
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-31 | 1996-12-24 | SUSPENSION |
32 Service Alerts for 1996 BUICK Roadmaster
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-04 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-12-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CONCERNS W ITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WATER IN AIR PUMP AND/OR DTC P0410, P0412, P1415, P1416, P0100, P0101, P0102 AND DTC 48 (INSTALL AIR PUMP SERVICE KIT). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-03-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-09-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-19 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") | |
| 1997-03-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-05-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, THE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM PLATE, LEADING TO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR EGR VALVE (DTC P0400); OR ENGINE STALL AT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1996 BUICK Roadmaster
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