Recall ID # 88V164000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Recall Date: |
OCT 18, 1988 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27369
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 18, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy:
INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
27369
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 88V007000 - SEAT BELTS
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1988 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
6083
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 20, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENT ON CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Consequence:
VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 210.
Remedy:
FURNISH OWNERS WITH UPDATED OWNERS MANUALS THAT CONTAIN THE OMITTED INSTRUCTIONS.
Potential Units Affected:
6083
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 88V048000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| Recall Date: |
APR 01, 1988 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3428
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 01, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.
Consequence:
THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
Potential Units Affected:
3428
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 06E043000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2006 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
88303
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Model Affected:
1988 BUICK CENTURY
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).
Potential Units Affected:
88303
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.