Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 82V-080 · 1982 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 82V-080 covers 1,167 1982 Buick Regal for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1981 to April 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.