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1998-2000 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others recall: delivery

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 24, 2004. It covers about 910,873 vehicles.

vehicles affected
910,873
reported
Feb 24, 2004
owners notified
Jun 30, 2004
related complaints
433

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk
The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 04V090000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 433 complaints about fuel system problems.

1998 Buick Lesabre1999 Buick Lesabre2000 Buick Lesabre1998 Buick Park Avenue1999 Buick Park Avenue2000 Buick Park Avenue2000 Chevrolet Impala2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1998 Oldsmobile 881999 Oldsmobile 881998 Pontiac Bonneville1999 Pontiac Bonneville

Questions about recall 04V090000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others delivery?

Yes. Recall 04V090000, reported on February 24, 2004, covers about 910,873 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V090000?

Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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