1996 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1996 Buick Roadmaster has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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."
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
AIR BAGS
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."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1996 Buick Roadmaster has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1996 Buick Roadmaster has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
NHTSA Recall 96V245 covers certain 1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster vehicles whose wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly. The condition can fracture wheel studs and allow a wheel to separate from the vehicle. Severity: high.
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