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1991 Buick Regal recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Buick Regal, covering 2,245,307 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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StructureReported July 11, 2000 · 713,435 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Risk
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 00V189000 · Recall details

StructureReported April 8, 1997 · 676,535 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 97V058000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported August 8, 1995 · 83,247 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.

Recall number 95V152000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported September 3, 1993 · 11,432 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.
Risk
If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Install a new fuel feed hose.

Recall number 93V145000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported January 10, 1992 · 347,866 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
Risk
The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Recall number 92V003000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported October 2, 1991 · 412,792 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.
Risk
Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.
Remedy
Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

Recall number 91V005000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Regal have?

6, covering structure, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

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