1984 Buick Regal
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1984 Buick Regal. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
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).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "l" shaped reinforcement with a "u" shaped full reinforcement.
One of the three steering gear to frame bolts may not have been tightened to the required specification. consequence of defect: the steering gear could come loose from the frame causing a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle…
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
Engine fell out while traveling on highway. craddle bolts attached to vehicle were rotten.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Delco battery IS leaking acid. nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer bought four new tires from a company. the two front tires' tread was splitting on the outside of the tires. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Driver's side door when closed won't latch, weight of post IS too heavy for hinge, must lift up door to meet latch to shut door, took to body shop to have it fixed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire. (Ohio state police report) *sd
- Seats
Driver' seat back failed to hold during accident, forcing driver into steering wheel/windshield, resulting in injury. *skdd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Cruise control failure
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Headlamp switch failure
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