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1996-1997 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others recall: fuel injection system

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 1, 1996. It covers about 275,811 vehicles.

vehicles affected
275,811
reported
Jul 1, 1996
owners notified
Jul 8, 1996
related complaints
114

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

What is wrong
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Risk
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Recall number 96V116000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 114 complaints about fuel system problems.

1996 Buick Lesabre1997 Buick Lesabre1996 Buick Park Avenue1996 Buick Regal1996 Buick Riviera1996 Oldsmobile 881996 Oldsmobile 981996 Pontiac Bonneville

Questions about recall 96V116000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others fuel injection system?

Yes. Recall 96V116000, reported on July 1, 1996, covers about 275,811 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V116000?

Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

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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