1991 BUICK REGAL Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 91V005000 on 02/18/1991
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1989 - 07/31/1990
- Affected:
- 412,792
- Defect:
- Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.
- Consequence:
- Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.
- Correction:
- Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.
- Notes:
- System: front shoulder safety belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 92V003000 on 01/22/1992
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1990 - 01/31/1991
- Affected:
- 347,866
- Defect:
- The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
- Consequence:
- The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
- Correction:
- Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
- Notes:
- System: safety belts; fmvss 208.description of vehicles: passenger vehicles; 1991 gm "j" and "w" model cars.
- Campaign:
- 93V145000 on 09/14/1993
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1990 - 11/30/1990
- Affected:
- 11,432
- Defect:
- The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.
- Consequence:
- If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Correction:
- Install a new fuel feed hose.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; fuel lines.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.8l v-6 engines.note: if you vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact buick customer assistance center at 1-800-521-7300. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V152000 on 08/20/1995
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1990 - 06/30/1992
- Affected:
- 83,247
- Defect:
- Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
- Notes:
- System: lighting; lamp; side marker lights; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take the 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. 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:
- 07/31/1990 - 11/29/1990
- 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.
1991 BUICK REGAL TSBs (8)
- 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:
- 577106
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 990309004
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 876002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
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