1991 BUICK ROADMASTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
The 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER, potentially affecting up to 565,839 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 92V094000 — SEAT BELTS
| 219,571 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
View full details →Recall 91V186000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 224,588 vehicles affected
Defect: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES ULTRA TOURING TIRES SIZE 225/75/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALLS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER TIRES WERE SPLITTING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALIGNED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AT THE TOP ONLY WHEN FULL. DEALER FOUND A CRACK AT THE TOP OF THE TANK BECAUSE SEAL. THE TANK WAS ORDERED TO RECTIFY PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND PRESSING ON BRAKES VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK THE CONSUMER CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN INJURED WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *YH
ONE OF THE FUEL LINES RUBS AGAINST THE METAL FRAMES, CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO WEAR THROUGH AND CREATE A FUEL LEAK. DEALER HAS TO REPLACE AND REPOSITION THE FUEL LINE. *AK
FUSE BLOWS ENGINE.
Safety Rating for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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