Vehicle recall 90V031000 · February 12, 1990
1990 Buick Reatta
The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
- 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.
- Notes
- System:air bag impact sensor; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 1990
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 1, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 857
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Reatta (1990): 1990
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