1989 BUICK REGAL Recalls (8)

Campaign:
88V188000 on 12/14/1988
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
07/31/1988 - 07/31/1988
Affected:
3,784
Defect:
Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.
Consequence:
In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.
Correction:
Install new fuel return pipe assembly.
Notes:
System: fuel return pipe assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:
90V054000 on 07/18/1990
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/29/1988 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
673,000
Defect:
Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.
Consequence:
Seat belt may not sustain loads required by fmvss 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.
Correction:
Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.
Notes:
System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:
90V185000 on 10/25/1990
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
12/31/1988 - 12/31/1989
Affected:
476,422
Defect:
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Consequence:
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. in either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Notes:
System: brake stoplamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: also see nhtsa recall 92v086000.
Campaign:
94V041000 on 04/05/1995
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
198,163
Defect:
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. if these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence:
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Notes:
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with kelsey hayes steel wheels; models rpo pb6 14" and rpo pg1 15".note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95V115000 on 06/12/1995
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
22,361
Defect:
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. if these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence:
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Notes:
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with kelsey hayes steelwheels; models rpo pb9 14" and pg1 15".note: vehicles previously inspected that had less than four wheels replaced in recall campaign 94v-041 are to be reinspected.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; buick at 1-800-521-7300; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
97V058000 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
07/31/1988 - 07/29/1989
Affected:
676,535
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Consequence:
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
00V189000 on 07/11/2000
Component:
Structure
Affected:
713,435
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. a condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Consequence:
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1989 BUICK REGAL TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
435012
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
Bulletin:
435012A
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs warning light is on. *tw
Bulletin:
133405
Component:
021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
Summary:
rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
Bulletin:
990309004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt

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