NHTSA recall 96V116000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Buick Lesabre and 6 more
Reported Jul 1, 1996275,811 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jul 1, 1995 – May 1, 1996
The defect
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
The risk
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
The remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair IS made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.