1986 Buick Somerset
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Buick Somerset. 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).
Owner complaints
7 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
The paint IS rusting behind the surface, consumer believes this vehicle should be recalled. nlm
- Tires
Tire's on vehicle (uniroyal rallye hp 205/70r 13MS), have all shown signs of flaws, bulge and separation causing failure. Mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine froze due to a punctured oil filter caused by a design flaw. the oil filter IS on the bottom of engine and hangs 2-3 inches below the frame.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The electric ignition module keeps going out. Replaced (4) times in the last (5) years.*ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering sticks. Please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt retractor failed, causing belt to become stuck in case. *skd
- Seat belts
Driver and passenger side auto restraint system failure ea94-039. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt separation
There is no summary currently available
- Safety belt cut at d-ring
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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