Vehicle recall 95V204000 · October 23, 1995
Oldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98 and 5 more models
These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection" and FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
- Notes
- System: electrical; ignition; anti-theft; FMVSS no. 114 and no. 208.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300; Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V204000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 1995
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 22, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,869
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick LeSabre (1996): 1996
- Buick Park Avenue (1996): 1996
- Buick Riviera (1996): 1996
- Oldsmobile 88 (1996): 1996
- Oldsmobile 98 (1996): 1996
- Oldsmobile Aurora (1996): 1996
- Pontiac Bonneville (1996): 1996
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