NHTSA recall 90V031000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Buick Reatta
Reported Feb 12, 1990857 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1989
The defect
The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.