1997 Buick Lesabre Recalls
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1997 Buick Lesabre Recall Record
Recall ID # 96V044000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
MAR 05, 1996
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 96V116000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Recall Date:
JUL 01, 1996
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Description
A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.