1993 BUICK REGAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:
93V035000 on 03/24/1993
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
01/31/1993 - 01/31/1993
Affected:
5,574
Defect:
The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.
Consequence:
The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with fmvss 207.
Notes:
System: front seat manual recliner mechanisms; fmvss 207.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
95V152000 on 08/20/1995
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
05/31/1991 - 01/31/1995
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.

1993 BUICK REGAL TSBs (21)

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:
531005
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
front window scraping noise when rolling glass down. *tw
Bulletin:
577104
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
harsh 1-2 upshifts. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
576113
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576104
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
531018
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
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:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
10001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
Bulletin:
98033
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Voluntary emission recall campaign - evaporative emission conister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *yc
Bulletin:
98033
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Evaporative emission canister purge solenoid vlave replacement and convertible only, prom replacement. *yc
Bulletin:
990309004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *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
Bulletin:
98033
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Voluntary emission campaign involving the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking

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