Buick Roadmaster Recalls

The Buick Roadmaster has been recalled 5 times across the 1995–1996 model years. The most recent recall, from December 10, 1996, covers the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Buick dealer.

5recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Wheels & tires
    120%
  • Air bags
    120%
  • Suspension
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    120%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    120%

1996 Buick Roadmaster recalls (2)

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 96V-245 · Dec 10, 1996 · 21,582 vehicles

The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 95V-215 · Nov 3, 1995 · 8,946 vehicles

These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.

1995 Buick Roadmaster recalls (5)

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 96V-245 · Dec 10, 1996 · 21,582 vehicles

The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 96V-019 · Jan 30, 1996 · 308 vehicles

Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 95V-221 · Nov 16, 1995 · 83,400 vehicles

These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection."

Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 95V-215 · Nov 3, 1995 · 8,946 vehicles

These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.

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Vehicle speed control › Springs

NHTSA recall 95V-082 · Apr 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles

These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Buick Roadmaster have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Buick Roadmaster across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Buick Roadmaster has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.