Recall 96V-116
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Buick Lesabre and 6 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-116
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 275,811 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8l v6 engine. Owner notification: owner notifications began during july 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-[removed]; pontiac at 1-[removed]; or oldsmobile at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre 1996 to 1997
- Buick Park Avenue 1996
- Buick Regal 1996
- Buick Riviera 1996
- Oldsmobile 88 1996
- Oldsmobile 98 1996
- Pontiac Bonneville 1996