Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 93V-145 · 1991 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-145 covers 11,432 1991 Buick Regal for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE FUEL FEED HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
The risk
IF THE COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE AND AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
INSTALL A NEW FUEL FEED HOSE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.8L V-6 ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOU VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT BUICK CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-521-7300. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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 November 1, 1990 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FUEL LINE SEPARATIONNHTSA