1983 Buick Riviera Recalls

Recalls

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V110000
Summary	DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DELCO/BOSE RADIO PULSEWIPE FEATURES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF WINDSHIELDWIPER OPERATION AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS FIRE MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY FEATUREUNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE CORRECTED. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE WINDSHIELDWIPER SYSTEM, IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN THE MEDIUM OR HIGH POSITIONS.

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Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 1983 Buick Riviera have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1983 Buick Riviera has atleast 1 recall.

Q: What are the 1983 Buick Riviera recalls?
A: The 1983 Buick Riviera recalls include: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR