Vehicle recall 82V080000 · August 24, 1982

1982 Buick Regal

The fuel inlet pipe may develop cracks at the flared end leading into the carburetor due to vibrations in operation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The fuel inlet pipe may develop cracks at the flared end leading into the carburetor due to vibrations in operation. These cracks could result in fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealer will install a new fuel inlet pipe on the involved vehicles, free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with turbo charged V6 engines.system: fuel; fuel inlet pipe.consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source mayresult in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.note: prior to correction the owner is advised to be alert to evidence of smokecoming from the engine compartment.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V080000
Reported to NHTSA: August 24, 1982
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 31, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,167
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Recall 82V080000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Buick Regal (1982): 1982

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