BUICK LESABRE 1998: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | LESABRE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-06-30 | 2004-02-24 | 2004-03-01 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1998-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03054B
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 910873
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
GM RECALL NO. 03054B.SEE CAMPAIGN 03V-473 FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
