1986 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Buick Lesabre. 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.

• 89V102000Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more

  Reported issue: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

  Possible consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

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• 86V131000Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 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

• EA90017BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Mar 26, 1990
• PE89101REAR BRAKE PINClosed · Mar 15, 1989
• C89001Throttle non-returnClosed · Mar 6, 1989
• PE88107Power steering hoseClosed · Sep 22, 1988
• PE87041Throttle system failureClosed · Aug 4, 1987

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