1991 Buick Regal recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

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, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence

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).

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Structure

Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

Consequence

If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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Structure

Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

Consequence

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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Exterior lighting

Summary

Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.

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Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary

The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.

Consequence

If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy

Install a new fuel feed hose.

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Seat belts

Summary

The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

Consequence

The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

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Seat belts

Summary

Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

Consequence

Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.

Remedy

Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

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