Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 85V-122 · 1986 Buick Century
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-122 covers 772 1986 Buick Century for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL LOCATED ON THE RECTIFIER END FRAME MAY CONTACT THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE "BAT" STUD MAY RUB THROUGH THE TERMINAL BOOT AND CONTACT THE FUEL PIPE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT.
The fix
OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN FUEL PIPE AND GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL BY ROTATING THE RECTIFIER END FRAME.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/GENERATOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.8L ENGINES AND 108 AMP GENERATORS.
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, 1985 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.