1986 Buick LeSabre
1986 Buick LeSabre NHTSA Recalls
There are also 3 Buick recalls » 11 defect investigations » for the Buick LeSabre.
NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
88,303 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK LESABRE -- 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 #89V102000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1,755,897 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK LESABRE -- 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V102000 »
NHTSA Campaign #86V131000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
106,111 vehicles recalled
1986 BUICK LESABRE -- 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V131000 »