1986 Buick Century
1986 Buick Century NHTSA Recalls
There are also 3 Buick recalls » 3 defect investigations » for the Buick Century.
NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
88,303 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK CENTURY -- 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). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »
NHTSA Campaign #86V061000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
197 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK CENTURY -- 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V061000 »
NHTSA Campaign #85V122000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
772 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK CENTURY -- 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V122000 »