1992 Buick Regal Recalls

1. Recall Description

   INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

   Possible Effects

   CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: LIGHTING; LAMP; SIDE MARKER LIGHTS; FMVSS NO. 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THE 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1990-08-01 - 1992-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   83247

2. Recall Description

   THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.

   Possible Effects

   IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1992 "A" AND "W" BODY PASSENGER CARS WITH 4-SPEEDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1991-10-01 - 1991-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   10141