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1986 Buick Recalls

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Regal
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Lesabre
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Skyhawk
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E043000


Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88303

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Somerset
Manufactured
   from: 0000-00-00
   to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-19

Summary:

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.

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.

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).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 89V102000


Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1755897

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Regal
Manufactured
   from: 1983-08-01
   to: 1988-02-01
Recall Date: 1989-06-16

Summary:

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 89V102000


Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1755897

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Estate
Manufactured
   from: 1983-08-01
   to: 1988-02-01
Recall Date: 1989-06-16

Summary:

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 89V102000


Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1755897

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Lesabre
Manufactured
   from: 1983-08-01
   to: 1988-02-01
Recall Date: 1989-06-16

Summary:

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V078000


Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65136

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Manufactured
   from: 1985-03-01
   to: 1985-06-01
Recall Date: 1988-05-10

Summary:

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE HOSE.

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK, WITH THE POTENTIAL FORAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V014000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 179390

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Manufactured
   from: 1984-07-01
   to: 1986-05-01
Recall Date: 1988-01-08

Summary:

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V014000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 179390

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Regal
Manufactured
   from: 1984-07-01
   to: 1986-05-01
Recall Date: 1988-01-08

Summary:

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V124000


Component: STRUCTURE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 261171

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Regal
Manufactured
   from: 1984-08-01
   to: 1985-06-01
Recall Date: 1987-08-10

Summary:

SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V093000


Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6004

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Electra
Manufactured
   from: 1985-06-01
   to: 1986-09-01
Recall Date: 1987-06-23

Summary:

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND/OR LOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION.

LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. AN INOPERATIVE ABS ELECTRICAL RELAY COULD CAUSELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION, BUT NORMAL POWER ASSISTED BRAKING WOULD BE RETAINED.THE AMBER ANTI LOCK WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON.

THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V145000


Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88668

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Electra
Manufactured
   from: 1985-08-01
   to: 1985-12-01
Recall Date: 1986-11-03

Summary:

THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.



REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V131000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106111

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Estate
Manufactured
   from: 1986-03-01
   to: 1986-04-01
Recall Date: 1986-09-19

Summary:

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.



REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V131000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106111

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Electra
Manufactured
   from: 1986-03-01
   to: 1986-04-01
Recall Date: 1986-09-19

Summary:

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.



REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V131000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106111

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Lesabre
Manufactured
   from: 1986-03-01
   to: 1986-04-01
Recall Date: 1986-09-19

Summary:

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.



REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V093000


Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2223

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Regal
Manufactured
   from: 1985-09-01
   to: 1986-01-01
Recall Date: 1986-07-14

Summary:

LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT.



INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V061000


Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 197

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Manufactured
   from: 1985-10-01
   to: 1985-10-01
Recall Date: 1986-05-13

Summary:

AN INCORRECTLY INDEXED WIRING HARNESS MAY CAUSE THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OR PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THAT THIS STOP LAMP BE LIGHTED ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO, THE OPERA LAMPS MAY COME ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP PROVIDES ADDITIONAL WARNING THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING. IF THIS LAMP MALFUNCTIONS, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A REAR END ACCIDENT.



CORRECTLY INDEX WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V056000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 93317

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Estate
Manufactured
   from: 1985-09-01
   to: 1985-11-01
Recall Date: 1986-04-28

Summary:

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.



REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V149000


Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4036

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Skyhawk
Manufactured
   from: 1985-08-01
   to: 1985-08-01
Recall Date: 1985-11-18

Summary:

INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.



CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V122000


Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 772

Year: 1986
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Manufactured
   from: 1985-08-01
   to: 1985-09-01
Recall Date: 1985-10-04

Summary:

THE GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL LOCATED ON THE RECTIFIER END FRAME MAY CONTACT THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE "BAT" STUD MAY RUB THROUGH THE TERMINAL BOOT AND CONTACT THE FUEL PIPE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT.



OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN FUEL PIPE AND GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL BY ROTATING THE RECTIFIER END FRAME.

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