1985 Buick Regal Recalls
Somerset Limited Coupe
1985 Buick Regal Recall Record
Recall ID # 87V124000 - STRUCTURE
Recall Date:
AUG 10, 1987
Description
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 86V030000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Recall Date:
FEB 21, 1986
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Description
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 88V014000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Date:
JAN 08, 1988
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Description
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 84V154000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Recall Date:
NOV 27, 1984
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Description
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FREE OF CHARGE.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 85V114000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1985
Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR DID NOT INCLUDE A REQUIRED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 567.
Consequence
Remedy
LABELS CONTAINING CORRECT INFORMATION ARE BEING MAILED AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 84V124000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
OCT 10, 1984
Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description
THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.
Consequence
Remedy
THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 85V049000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Recall Date:
APR 29, 1985
Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Description
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.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 85V047000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Date:
APR 26, 1985
Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Description
A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WINDSHIELD SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED FROM THE CAR AND SEVERLY INJURED.
Consequence
Remedy
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 06E043000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description
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).
Manufacturer
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.