1986 Buick Electra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1986 Buick Electra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V093000Jun 23, 19876,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Buick Electra 1986, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. This condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

  Possible consequence: Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An…

  Remedy: The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. In addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

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• 86V145000Nov 3, 198688,668 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Buick Electra 1986, Oldsmobile 98 1986

  Reported issue: There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. Consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary.

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• 86V131000Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Buick Electra 1986, Chevrolet Cavalier 1986, Pontiac 6000 1986 +30 more

  Reported issue: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA89028REAR BRAKE PINClosed · Jul 28, 1989
• PE89098Anti lock brakesClosed · Mar 10, 1989
• EA88031Sudden accelerationClosed · Apr 22, 1988
• EA88019HYDRO BOOSTClosed · Jan 28, 1988
• PE87038Hydroboost failureClosed · Jul 9, 1987

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