1985 Buick Regal Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06E043000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Date of Owner Notification: October 18th, 2006

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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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).

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V014000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: February 11th, 1988

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

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

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V124000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: August 27th, 1987

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

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

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

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V030000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: March 7th, 1986

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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V114000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: September 26th, 1985

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.

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: CERTIFICATION LABEL (FEDERAL REGULATION 567).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V049000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1985

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.

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, EXCEPT THOSE EQUIPPED WITH FULL ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER/FUEL TANK.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V047000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: May 15th, 1985

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.

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V154000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: November 27th, 1984

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

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FAILURE OF A FRONTSEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD INCREASE CHANCES OF OCCUPANT INJURY.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V124000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: October 1st, 1984

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.

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; TIE RODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASHCOULD RESULT.