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Buick Regal Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAR 05, 1985 |
| Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Units Affected: |
48
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 05, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence:
Remedy:
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.
Units Affected:
48
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
JUN 16, 1989 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Units Affected: |
1755897
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 16, 1989
Model Affected:
1984 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence:
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Units Affected:
1755897
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 1984 |
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Units Affected: |
76586
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 06, 1984
Model Affected:
1984 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Units Affected:
76586
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2006 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Units Affected: |
88303
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Model Affected:
1984 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Units Affected:
88303
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1985 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
| Model Affected: |
REGAL |
| Units Affected: |
196939
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 29, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 BUICK REGAL
Summary:
THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.
Units Affected:
196939
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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