1986 BUICK CENTURY Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V061000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 1986 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Model Affected |
CENTURY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
197
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 13, 1986
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
197
Model Affected
1986 BUICK CENTURY
1986 Buick Century Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
CORRECTLY INDEX WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
197
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1986 BUICK CENTURY Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
CENTURY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
88303
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303
Model Affected
1986 BUICK CENTURY
1986 Buick Century 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1986 BUICK CENTURY Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V122000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 04, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Model Affected |
CENTURY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
772
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 04, 1985
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
772
Model Affected
1986 BUICK CENTURY
1986 Buick Century Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN FUEL PIPE AND GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL BY ROTATING THE RECTIFIER END FRAME.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
772
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.