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1985 Buick Regal Recalls

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1985 Buick Regal Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
JAN 08, 1988

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 179390
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
179390

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
APR 29, 1985

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 196939
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
196939

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 10, 1984

Vehicle Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 10359
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
10359

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 27, 1984

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FREE OF CHARGE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 21, 1986

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 135623
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
135623

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect 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.

Defect 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).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1985

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 6735
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
LABELS CONTAINING CORRECT INFORMATION ARE BEING MAILED AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6735

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
APR 26, 1985

Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 20
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 10, 1987

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 261171
Model Affected
1985 BUICK REGAL

1985 Buick Regal Defect Summary:
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
261171

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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