NHTSA Campaign #04V090000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FEBRUARY 24
2004

910,873 vehicles recalled

1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE -- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.

The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on June 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on September 30, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V090000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V117000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

APRIL 18
2000

77,952 vehicles recalled

1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.

Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V117000 »